John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Houston woman files $40K lawsuit in response to Friendswood collision
GALVESTON - A Houston woman seeks $40,000 in damages from a Pearland resident she claims slammed into her at a traffic light in Friendswood last year.
African-American woman sues retirement facility for racial discrimination
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Tina Roshea Hayes claims her termination from Atria Management Co. LLC Inc. was steeped in racism and has initiated litigation against her former employer.
Spring home's purported plumbing problems prompt lawsuit against Calif. couple
HOUSTON - Complaining that a California couple fraudulently sold them a house in Spring, Harris County residents Stephen and Dana Cabler have filed a lawsuit.
Beavex fired dispatcher without going through proper disciplinary channels, according to lawsuit
HOUSTON - In response to discriminatory treatment he believes was left unchecked that resulted in his termination from Beavex Inc., Harris County resident Cedric Denson has filed a lawsuit.
Minnich Enterprises claims 'disgruntled' former employees trying to ruin business
GALVESTON - Minnich Enterprises LLC is suing two former employees for allegedly trying to ruin its business, recent court documents say.
League City man sues electric company worker following alleged confrontation
GALVESTON - An alleged confrontation between two local men more than a year ago has resulted in a lawsuit.
Class action lawsuit argues Motel 6 pools inaccessible to disabled guests
HOUSTON - G6 Hospitality Property LLC is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it is not complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Longtime Galveston state rep. decides to not seek re-election
GALVESTON – A local attorney who has had a presence in the Texas House of Representatives for the past 20 years decided to make his current term his last.
Galveston Co. judge arrested, charged with alleged abuse of office
GALVESTON - A Galveston County judge who has been in the midst of controversy for quite some time was recently arrested and indicted by a local Grand Jury.
Lawsuit targets Galveston Co. for firing woman who reported alleged sexual harassment
GALVESTON - A former employee of the Galveston County District Clerk's Office accuses the county of firing her for engaging in protected activity and is pursuing legal action.
Ex-Kemah mayor's defamation lawsuit scheduled for trial in July
GALVESTON - A new trial date was set in a former Kemah mayor's defamation lawsuit, recent court records show.
Longshoremen claim injuries from trying to escape falling load
GALVESTON - Two local longshoremen claim their attempts to escape injury on a vessel docked in the Port of Galveston resulted in injury, recent court documents say.
Parents' lawsuit claims acquaintance shot son with pellet gun
GALVESTON - Alleging their son was shot with a pellet gun at an acquaintance's house, Harris County residents Mark and Barbara Parkinson seek damages.
Houston man sues union after losing board position
HOUSTON - Alleging that racial discrimination caused him to lose out on a higher position with a union, Houston resident Terry Stewart has filed a lawsuit.
Nurse claims Lake Jackson hospital wrongfully fired her for threatening co-worker
GALVESTON - A Brazoria County woman claims The Community Hospital of Brazosport wrongfully fired her for threatening a co-worker and has filed a lawsuit, recent court documents say.
La Marque man sued over July 2012 accident faces second lawsuit
GALVESTON - A La Marque man who was sued earlier this month for allegedly causing a wreck which sent a woman into a wall is facing another lawsuit.
Plaintiff's voluntary dismissal closes cyberbullying lawsuit
HOUSTON - The plaintiff in a lawsuit targeting an anonymous blogger at her school ended the litigation last month.
Houston federal court dismisses Harris Co. resident's claims against USPS
HOUSTON - A Harris County man's lawsuit arising from a January 2011 two-vehicle accident with a U.S. Postal Service worker was recently disposed with a U.S. District Court judge siding with the defendants, recent court records show.
First American denies firing manager for complaining about sexual harassment
HOUSTON - First American Home Buyers Protection Corp. submitted its formal response to a former employee's lawsuit alleging wrongful termination for resisting a supervisor's advances.
Lifeguard's sexual harassment suit remanded to Harris Co.
HOUSTON - A Humble woman's sexual harassment lawsuit was recently remanded to a state district court, recent court records show.