John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
'Out of the ordinary' circumstances prompt defamation defendant to seek fourth continuance
GALVESTON - A former chief of the Kemah Volunteer Fire Department being sued for defamation by an ex-mayor seeks another extension of the trial setting.
Court documents allege Pasadena police officer shot motorist during July 2011 stop
HOUSTON - A Harris County man brought a lawsuit against the city of Pasadena in light of an incident in July 2011 in which one of its police officers allegedly shot him.
Attorney for former Galveston Co. constable sued for sexual harassment announces retirement, files motion to substitute
GALVESTON - With six weeks to go until she is to appear at a bench trial to counter allegations raised in a 2012 sexual harassment suit against her, former Galveston County Precinct 7 Constable Pam Matranga will receive new counsel.
Suit seeks restitution for Katy man's 'traumatic' injuries resulting from Brookshire wreck
HOUSTON - A Fort Bend man is suing over an alleged two-vehicle accident that caused him "a minor traumatic brain injury."
Final judgment closes Sugar Land woman's personal injury suit against Moody Gardens
GALVESTON - A lawsuit blaming a Galveston attraction for a Sugar Land woman's fall has ended, recent court records show.
Passenger to take nothing from Alvin motorist who rear-ended him, judge rules
GALVESTON - A Hitchcock man's lawsuit over an October 2012 auto accident in Santa Fe was disposed earlier this month.
Texas City woman non-suits Houston motorist who hit her near workplace
GALVESTON - A Texas City woman who sued after she was was hit by a car while going back to work at a Galveston store two years ago has non-suited the defendants.
Companies in dispute over $230K bill reach mediation agreement
GALVESTON - The parties in a lawsuit over a $230,000 bill stemming from a beach restoration project reached a mediation agreement, recent court records show.
Additional plaintiffs, defendants join Marathon emission suit
GALVESTON - A lawsuit blaming Marathon Petroleum LP for "an 11-hour long" emission event in June was amended.
La Marque wreck caused woman to suffer spinal disc herniation, lawsuit says
GALVESTON - A Hempstead woman claims she was in a two-vehicle accident in La Marque more than a year ago and has filed a lawsuit, recent court documents say.
Galveston driver sued for allegedly striking motorcycle cop
GALVESTON - In response to being hit by a motorist after escorting a funeral procession about two years ago, local resident Jamie Benham has filed a lawsuit.
Seaman sues after piece of plywood on vessel gives way
GALVESTON - Seaman Brodie Knight has brought a personal injury lawsuit against Seamar Divers International LLC, Superior Energy Services LLC and Walter Oil & Gas International LLC, recent court documents say.
La. man's fall off barge yields lawsuit
GALVESTON - Alleging he hurt himself in a fall off a barge earlier this year, Louisiana resident Randy Desormeaux has filed a lawsuit.
Freeport man argues co-worker's 'baseless' statement about threats cost him his job
GALVESTON - Freeport resident Manuel Salas has taken his former employer to court over his termination last year.
Man's federal lawsuit takes city of Houston to task on 2011 arrest
HOUSTON - An alleged false arrest and a reported 27 charges pertaining to a fence on his property have prompted Houston resident Kenneth Kobobel to sue the city and two of its employees, recent court papers say.
Katy woman trips on protruding platform at Wal-Mart, files lawsuit
HOUSTON - Claiming she injured herself at her local Wal-Mart three months ago, Katy resident Aida Sanford seeks damages.
Galveston couple sues fast food eatery after husband slips and falls
GALVESTON - A Galveston couple has initiated legal action against Golden Arch Ltd Partnership after the husband suffered a slip-and-fall at one of its nearby restaurants.
Jamaica Beach local accuses builders of avoiding making repairs to floors 'at all costs'
GALVESTON - A Jamaica Beach man claims he spent nearly $200,000 on a rebuilding project at his residence that purportedly damaged his floors, recent court papers say.
Galveston police officers allegedly beat La Marque man who came to rest on Seawall shoulder, suit states
GALVESTON - The city of Galveston is the target of a federal lawsuit alleging its police officers exerted excessive force on a man last March.
Fight at Galveston bar during Mardi Gras leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON - A local bar is being sued following an alleged fight earlier this year on its premises, recent court documents say.