John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Motorist sues over recent Galveston collision
GALVESTON - Claiming she was in a two-vehicle accident earlier this month in Galveston, local resident Jessica Lazo did not waste time pursuing legal action.
Lawsuit claims HISD 'bullied and harassed' employee
HOUSTON - A former Houston Independent School District employee brought a lawsuit against the school district on allegations she was "bullied and harassed" because of her race and religion before she was ultimately fired.
Houston woman claims Ford sold her defective Fiesta
GALVESTON - A Houston woman's lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. says the plaintiff purchase a defective car last year.
Galveston condo association blames denial of windstorm certification on contractor
GALVESTON - A local condominium association has taken a contractor to court, claiming the latter installed improper windows on each of its buildings.
Woman denied promotion because of race, lawsuit alleges
HOUSTON - The Houstonian Inc. is accused of mistreating one of its employees because she is black, recent court papers say.
Process engineer says company fired him for going on medical leave
HOUSTON - A Harris County man has filed a lawsuit against Fluor Corp. after he was allegedly fired for his disability.
Man claims company fired him for protesting brother's dismissal
HOUSTON - Alleging Regency Employees Management LLC fired him for raising issue with his brother's termination, C.W. Blackstock has filed a lawsuit.
Galveston Co. requests continuance as sole defendant in ex-deputy constable's sexual harassment suit
GALVESTON - Citing changes in personnel within its legal department, Galveston County is requesting an extension for the trial setting of a former deputy constable's sexual harassment lawsuit.
Homeowners assert they bought house rife with 'many' defects
GALVESTON - Local residents John R. Klein and Cheri Harmon-Klein are suing over what they believe are "many" defects and deficiencies to their home, recent court documents say.
Corpus Christi family seeks damages from Miss. company for Waller Co. accident
HOUSTON - A Corpus Christi family seeks damages from a Mississippi transport company and one of its employees following an alleged collision in Waller County last year.
Shopper blames slip and fall, knee injury on Wal-Mart
HOUSTON - A Harris County woman has taken Wal-Mart to court over a knee injury she allegedly sustained at its Humble store.
Lawsuit alleges University discriminated against student with Down syndrome
HOUSTON - The father of a Texas Southern University student with Down syndrome is suing the school for undertaking "actions which have worked to limit (the latter's) participation in the institution's educational programs and/or activities."
Epidemiologist testifies in BP emissions trial
GALVESTON - The legal team representing local residents who claim to have been exposed to toxic chemicals at BP's Texas City refinery brought in a physician to testify Wednesday afternoon.
La Marque man claims garbage truck's claws struck him
GALVESTON - A La Marque resident alleges part of a garbage truck injured him near his home earlier this year and is pursuing legal action against the vehicle's owner, recent court documents say.
Cleveland hospital fired director for making too much money 'for a woman,' lawsuit says
HOUSTON - Accusing a Cleveland medical facility of firing her for allegedly making too much money "for a woman," Montgomery County resident Tina Johnstone has filed a lawsuit.
Parties in wrongful termination suit agree to dismissal
HOUSTON - A Houston area school district and one of its former employees consented earlier this month to end the legal battle between them, recent court records indicate.
Houston man settles with retailer sued for dispensing wrong medication
HOUSTON - A U.S. District Court judge disposed a recent lawsuit accusing Walgreen's Corp. of giving a Houston man the wrong medication.
Defense anticipates chance to present witnesses as BP toxic release trial enters third week
GALVESTON - As the trial into a 2010 BP emission which allegedly lasted six weeks moves toward the one-month mark, the petrochemical company's legal team anticipates its turn to call in its designated witnesses.
Galveston judge rejects attorney's motion to have counterpart on defense dismissed
GALVESTON - BP's head counsel can continue representing the petrochemical company in the trial arising from a 2010 toxic event at a Texas City refinery, a local state district judge ruled.
Galveston bar sued over Mardi Gras fight denies responsibility
GALVESTON - A Galveston bar sued over injuries sustained by a local woman at its premises last year countered the allegations, recent court records show.