John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Women bring age discrimination suit against former employer
HOUSTON - Two women claim Quality Christmas Tree Ltd. fired them because of their respective ages, recent court documents say. Eileen Juneau and Loretta Gould's lawsuit was first filed in Harris County District Court.
Seaman now requires pacemaker because of ship's toxic fumes, court papers say
GALVESTON - Comal County resident Paul Whetstone seeks more than $1 million in damages from a marine company he claims exposed him to toxic chemicals.
Wrongful death lawsuit disposed two weeks after filing
GALVESTON - A lawsuit filed over a 34-year-old Deer Park woman's 2011 death in an auto-pedestrian accident in Galveston came to a quick end, according to court records.
Lawsuit claims funds intended for vehicle purchase were misused
GALVESTON - Alleged financial wrongdoing is the focus of a lawsuit targeting a Grand Prairie man and his home care business.
Lawsuit says Dickinson motorist caused wreck by running stop sign
GALVESTON - A collision almost two years ago is the focus of a San Leon couple's lawsuit.
Harris Co. woman alleges deafness led to firing
HOUSTON - A Harris County woman has brought a lawsuit against Quality Christmas Trees Ltd. for allegedly terminating her because she is deaf.
Harris Co. man seeks continuance in lawsuit against Friendswood podiatrist
GALVESTON - A Harris County man seeking damages for chest pain allegedly caused by a cast recently entered an agreed motion for continuance into his lawsuit.
Moviegoer's widow non-suits cinema manager
GALVESTON - The manager of a local cinema sued for the February 2012 death of an elderly moviegoer is no longer a defendant in the six-month-old litigation.
24 Hour Fitness, personal trainer sued after woman falls off balancing ball
GALVESTON - Claiming she lost her balance and fell as she stepped off a balance ball at a Friendswood 24 Hour Fitness about two years ago, Deborah Christensen seeks damages.
La. man blames lower back injury on defective drilling rig
HOUSTON - A Louisiana man has initiated legal action against his employer in response to sustaining injuries to his back while on the job more than a year ago, recent court documents say.
FedEx sued for allegedly firing black worker who took offense to racial epithet
HOUSTON - Alleging he was fired a day after marking his 16th anniversary with FedEx Corp. because he is black, Houston resident Roddie Morgan has filed a lawsuit.
Lack of water service prompts bar owners to file lawsuit
GALVESTON - The owners of a north Galveston County bar are suing Galveston County Water Control & Improvement District #12 and its president, Linda Merryman, in response to a lack of water service at their business.
Lawsuit: New Galveston Co. electoral map 'racially discriminatory'
GALVESTON - An electoral map recently adopted by Galveston County is "racially discriminatory" in nature, a federal lawsuit filed Aug. 26 says.
Claimant behind testicle injury lawsuit 'does not qualify as a seaman', original answer says
GALVESTON - G & H Towing Co. recently addressed a local seaman's $5 million lawsuit stemming from an alleged testicle injury.
Alleged accident victim submits motion to quash oral depositions
GALVESTON - A man whose lawsuit claims he was involved in a two-vehicle crash that triggered a fire is trying to fend off the defendant's request for a deposition, recent court records show.
Lawsuit: JoS A. Bank fired woman for complaining about racial discrimination, sexual harassment
HOUSTON - A clothing retailer is accused of racial discrimination and sexual harassment by a former employee, recent court documents say.
Tenant falls through trailer floor, blames landlords
GALVESTON - After he reportedly injured himself in a fall at his rented Bacliff residence, Eddie Chatman pursues legal action.
Insurer responds to suit over RV park fire
GALVESTON - An insurance company targeted in a lawsuit over a purported arson at a Bacliff recreational vehicle park countered the allegations against it.
Suit claims Jacobs withdrew job offer because of disability
HOUSTON - Complaining he was in line for a lucrative position only to lose out because of his disability, Kennewick, Wash., resident Michael A. Cannon seeks damages.
Local man dismisses bank from lawsuit over stolen checks
GALVESTON - A bank listed as one of the defendants in a recent lawsuit over allegedly stolen personal checks was dismissed by the plaintiff, recent court records show.