John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Calif. resident says he lost Houston district manager position because of prostate cancer
HOUSTON - Complaining that he was fired from the Superior Plus group for having prostate cancer, Chico, Calif., resident Larry Breidinger has filed a lawsuit.
Man seeks damages from businesses after garden soil bag crushes finger
HOUSTON - After injuring one of his digits loading a cart with bags of garden soil at a hardware store near his residence, Montgomery County resident Ed Tchamanzar seeks damages.
Harris Co. man claims pipe hit him in head at Texas City plant
GALVESTON - A Harris County man seeks damages after he was purportedly hit in the head with a pipe last month, recent court documents say.
Alleged physical assault focus of local man's lawsuit
GALVESTON - Claiming he was the victim of a physical assault last year, local resident Christopher Malbrough has filed a lawsuit.
Former janitor claims she lost job for reporting alleged sexual assault by supervisor
HOUSTON - A federal lawsuit accuses ISS Facility Services Inc. of allegedly terminating a female janitor for reporting sexual assault.
Lawsuit: Car rental business terminated man because of heart ailment
HOUSTON - Humble resident Ethan J. Foerst has filed a lawsuit against EAN Holdings LLC and EAN Services LLC for allegedly terminating him because of his heart problems.
Houston woman claims employer favored male co-workers
HOUSTON - A Houston woman claims Ceres Gulf Inc. discriminated against her because of her gender, recent court papers say.
N.Y. woman sues Wal-Mart, Tyson claiming chicken nuggets contained glass
HOUSTON - A Wal-Mart employee is suing the discount retailer as well as Tyson Foods Inc. after eating a chicken nugget meal allegedly laced with glass.
Office Depot failed to properly address worker's sexual harassment concerns, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - Houston resident Maria Brito claims her complaints about a co-worker sexually harassing her led to her termination from Office Depot Inc., recent court documents say.
Injuries from spilled coffee prompt woman to take Sonic to court
GALVESTON - After a hot cup of coffee fell on her at a local fast food restaurant last year, area resident Helen Julian has filed a lawsuit.
Marshalls customer steps on sharp object, pursues legal action
HOUSTON - After he supposedly stepped on a sharp object at one of their Houston area stores two years ago, Gerardo Saldana is pursuing legal action against The TJX Companies Inc. and The Marmaxx Group.
Dickinson motorist denies responsibility for February 2012 collision
GALVESTON - A Dickinson resident blamed for a February 2012 two-vehicle accident which reportedly gave another driver "nervous shock" recently submitted his original answer.
La Marque woman non-suits motorist who sent her into wall
GALVESTON - A La Marque woman's lawsuit arising from a July 2012 accident that sent her into a wall has come to a close, recent court records show.
Spanish teacher forced to resign after complaining about racial discrimination, according to lawsuit
HOUSTON - A Missouri City woman alleges she was the victim of racial discrimination when she taught Spanish in the Fort Bend Independent School District, recent court documents say.
Famed R&B singer's father sues Murdoch-owned publication for defamation
HOUSTON - The father of Houston-born R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles accuses one of Rupert Murdoch's publications of defaming him, recent court documents say.
Calif. woman claims two-vehicle accident sent car into light pole
HOUSTON - A California woman alleges she was a passenger in a two-vehicle accident which reportedly sent her vehicle into a light pole, recent court papers say.
Jamaica Beach man claims sale price for restaurant assets not totally paid, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - An apparent debt in the amount of $14,738 is the focus of a Jamaica Beach restaurateur's lawsuit.
Man sues after being injured by elevator door
HOUSTON - In light of injuries he allegedly sustained from an elevator, Harris County resident Richard Gamino pursues legal action.
Lawsuit alleges Walgreen's gave teen wrong medication
HOUSTON - A Houston man is suing Walgreen's Corp. after a pharmacist allegedly gave him the wrong medication, according to recent court documents.
Pasadena woman says electric golf cart caught fire, burned house down
HOUSTON - Alleging an exploding electric golf cart destroyed her Pasadena home and all of her possessions, Joy A. Zinante has filed a lawsuit.