John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Cricket accused of shutting down operations because of 'false information'
HOUSTON - A Houston man who owns and operates a dozen of cell phone retail stores has filed a lawsuit alleging Cricket Communications Inc. wrongfully denied him access to the business's computer network.
Bar owners amend lawsuit against water district, allege actions politically motivated
GALVESTON - A recent lawsuit accusing Galveston County Water Control & Improvement District #12 and president Linda Merryman was amended.
Harris Co. residents claim La. truck driver rear-ended them
HOUSTON - Four Harris County residents have filed a lawsuit over an apparent two-vehicle accident in Louisiana, recent court documents say.
Family of man who died in 2010 boat sinking brings suit against employers
GALVESTON - The family of a man who died in the December 2010 sinking of a commercial fishing vessel off the coast of Galveston has taken the man's employers to court.
Rain caused truck to hydroplane into ditch, lawsuit says
GALVESTON - Claiming a ride in a pickup truck two years ago resulted in an accident which "permanently disabled" him, Santa Fe local Rick Strader has filed a lawsuit.
Suit claims former shareholder impeding company's ability to perform business
GALVESTON - Neurosentinal Group LLC filed a lawsuit against Metro Utility Distribution Solutions Inc. in the wake of their purportedly deteriorated relationship, recent court documents say.
Texas City man says Manvel motorist rear-ended him
GALVESTON - Texas City local Michael Wyatt is suing Manvel resident John Walsh over a two-vehicle accident near his residence.
Man claims trailers were stolen, destroyed
GALVESTON - An apparent dispute over trailers resulted in legal action, recent court papers say.
Ariz. woman sues Home Depot after being hit by hydraulic ladder lift
HOUSTON - After she was allegedly hit by a hydraulic ladder lift at a Home Depot in Katy two years ago, Tucson, Ariz., resident Abigail Bustos has filed a lawsuit.
Family asserts Houston police Tasered son trying to protect mother
HOUSTON - A Houston family is suing the city following an incident almost two years ago in which its police department allegedly used excessive force on the then-teenage son.
Local woman files suit over boat collision near Tiki Island
GALVESTON - A local woman has pursued legal action over a boat collision two years ago, recent court documents say.
Orange Co. couple seeks restitution after husband injures foot at work
GALVESTON - An Orange County couple filed a lawsuit after the husband hurt his foot while working almost six months ago, recent court papers say.
Lawsuit: Non-payment of construction materials violated subcontract
GALVESTON - Claiming Insulation Specialists is withholding money intended for materials purchased for a project, Morcon Construction Co. Inc. has pursued legal action.
Injured woman's lawsuit says Wal-Mart did not take care of rain-slicked floor
HOUSTON - A Fort Bend County woman's visit to a Wal-Mart in Wharton resulted in a slip-and-fall, recent court documents say.
Tenant sues apartment complex after alleged stabbing on premises
GALVESTON - Alleging a fellow tenant at her Dickinson apartment complex attacked her, Gail Jacquet seeks damages.
Woman blames fall at Wal-Mart on defective sandals, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - Matagorda County resident Robin Baca claims she purchased a defective pair of sandals which caused her to fall, recent court documents say.
Passenger sues over Texas City collision
GALVESTON - Harris County resident Ana Maldonado claims that she and her two children were in a two-vehicle accident almost two years ago in Texas City and has filed a lawsuit.
Galveston Co. judge enters guilty plea, resigns from bench
GALVESTON - A Galveston County judge mired in legal troubles has step down from the bench.
Woman tells jury about 'peculiar, sweet' smell from Texas City refinery
GALVESTON - A woman who is among the many Galveston County residents claiming to have been affected by a 2010 toxic event at the now-former BP Texas City refinery took the stand Sept. 16.
League City law firm seeks TRO against former partner, cites detrimental behavior
GALVESTON - A League City law firm seeks a temporary restraining order against its former partner, recent court documents say.