John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Suit claims man burned by overheated Panasonic laptop
GALVESTON - An area man alleges that he suffered burns from his laptop last year and has filed suit against its manufacturer.
Parents seek $1M from Sewanee after son's fall from cliff
HOUSTON - The Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., have been named in a lawsuit arising from a student's fall off a cliff last year.
Suit against Little League argues use of 'altered' bat led to player's head injury
GALVESTON - Local resident Emmett Parsutt Sr. and his wife, Elena, are suing Little League Inc. and League City Little League Inc. in the wake of injuries reportedly suffered by their son during a game earlier this month.
Consultant says termination for modifying equipment rooted in gender discrimination
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Kristina Eaton recently took Johnson & Johnson Inc., Depuy Synthes Sales Inc. and Synthes USA Sales LLC to court for firing her because of her gender, court records show.
Former Willis ISD student alleges girls basketball coach sexually assaulted her
HOUSTON - A woman who used to attend Willis High School in unincorporated Montgomery County alleges she was sexually assaulted by one of its teachers a few years ago, recent court documents say.
John Moore insists it did not install defective HVAC system at Texas City couple's home, original answer says
GALVESTON - An air conditioning services provider recently issued a formal response to a Texas City couple's lawsuit against it.
Kemah family blamed for pellet gun incident says accident was 'unavoidable'
GALVESTON - A Kemah family implicated in a recent lawsuit alleging that one of the sons shot an acquaintance with a pellet gun has contended the plaintiffs' claims.
Har-Con wants lawsuit against it to be heard in Harris Co.
GALVESTON - Har-Con Mechanical Contractors LLC is asking a local state district judge to remove a lawsuit against it to Harris County, recent court records show.
Muslim Pakistani store manager files discrimination lawsuit against CVS
HOUSTON - CVS Caremark Corp. and CVS Pharmacy Inc. face a discrimination lawsuit from one of their store managers.
Order for non-suit ends vehicle rights lawsuit
GALVESTON - A trial to determine the true ownership of a 2008 Chrysler Model 300 is unnecessary as a Galveston County judge recently issued an order for non-suit into the case.
Woman says former supervisor harassed her for suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
HOUSTON - Houston resident Dana Santiago is suing a former supervisor after she was allegedly fired from a bank for suffering from irritable bowel syndrome.
Galveston judge rules in favor of Texas City in ex-firefighter's lawsuit
GALVESTON - A local state district judge's move to side with the city of Texas City in a former firefighter's lawsuit against it has effectively disposed the case.
Former Astros pitcher, business partner sue company president for misuse of position
HOUSTON - A former Houston Astros pitcher and his business partner claim they are being oppressed as minority shareholders of a local company and have initiated legal action.
Parties in water ride lawsuit argue over proper venue
GALVESTON - The parties in a lawsuit arising from a 2011 incident at a Galveston water park are at odds over which jurisdiction should handle the litigation.
Lawsuits claim pipeline activities in Galveston Bay are damaging oyster beds
GALVESTON - A Dallas attorney has filed a pair of lawsuits against Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas LLC, Orion Construction LP, Coates Field Services Inc. and Project Consulting Services Inc., alleging the companies engaged in activities negatively affecting oyster harvests in Galveston Bay.
La Marque motorist's original answer says wreck not his fault
GALVESTON - A La Marque man sued over a two-vehicle accident that sent a woman into a wall has fired back at allegations detailed in the latter's godfather's lawsuit against him, recent court records show.
Montgomery Co. man's lawsuit accuses Toyota of making defective airbag
GALVESTON - A Montgomery County man claims he was involved in a two-vehicle accident last year in which an airbag failed to deploy, recent court documents say.
Atlanta woman says medical leave, refusal to discriminate resulted in firing from Houston job
HOUSTON - An Atlanta woman alleges she was fired from her job in Houston for taking time off to recover from an operation and has pursued legal action.
Moody Gardens sued after child's slip and fall on metal object
GALVESTON - An area woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Moody Gardens Inc. and Palm Beach At Moody Gardens Inc. on behalf of a child she claims was injured two years ago at the Galveston attraction.
Houston woman's complaints about sexual harassment yielded 'involuntary' termination, lawsuit alleges
HOUSTON - A Houston woman is suing Allegiance Crane & Equipment LLC for allegedly creating a hostile work environment prior to firing her.