John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Professional rift between ophthalmologists results in litigation
GALVESTON - A retired ophthalmologist initiated litigation against his fellow shareholders and their Galveston practice for what he asserts is "oppression of a minority shareholder."
Harris Co. man sues after cart falls on him
GALVESTON - Claiming he was injured while unloading cubicles in Galveston last year, Harris County resident Jorge Cavazos Lopez has filed a lawsuit.
Roofer claims employer mistreated him because of race
HOUSTON - Houston resident Cedric Richard brought a lawsuit against Chamberlin Roofing/Waterproofing Co., claiming it subjected him to race-based disparate treatment.
'Wet and slick' floor at Galveston Kroger caused shopper's slip and fall, according to suit
GALVESTON - A Waller County woman claims a slick substance caused her to slip and fall at a Galveston Kroger back in June, recent court documents say.
Calif. residents claim injuries in alleged auto-pedestrian accident
GALVESTON - Two California residents have filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma woman in response to an alleged auto-pedestrian accident last year in Galveston.
Woman seeks $1M over motorcycle crash on Seawall
GALVESTON - A crash between motorcyclists in Galveston two years ago has resulted in legal action.
Diner faults Sudie's for slip and fall
GALVESTON - A local woman's visit to a League City restaurant two years ago allegedly ended in a slip-and-fall lawsuit, recent court documents say.
Local man falls off brush hog, sues for more than $1 million
GALVESTON - A local man seeks more than $1 million in damages after he reportedly fell off a rotary mower last year, recent court papers say.
Port Bolivar resident says Galveston motorist responsible for 2012 collision
GALVESTON - Port Bolivar local Eugene Werner is suing Galveston resident Melvin Lynn Brooks over a late October 2012 collision in Galveston between them.
Housekeeper claims Hyatt fired her for making racist remarks
HOUSTON - Complaining that Hyatt Corp. fired her for racial comments she insists she did not make, Harris County resident Dinora Chacon has pursued legal action.
Galveston Co. jury to hear ex-deputy constable's sexual harassment suit
GALVESTON - A former Galveston County deputy constable's sexual harassment lawsuit will be heard by a jury early next year, recent court records show.
Visiting judge issues order closing damaged telecommunication facilities suit
GALVESTON - A property damage lawsuit pitting GTE Southwest Inc. against the city of League City was disposed.
Best Buy argues ex-Marine 'misused' electronics alleged to have caused car fire
GALVESTON - Best Buy Co., Inc. replied to a former Marine's lawsuit stemming from a car fire in the parking lot of its League City store which allegedly affected his mental health.
Defendants in balancing ball case insist plaintiff 'waived right to sue'
GALVESTON - 24 Hours Fitness USA Inc. and one of its personal trainers blamed for a woman's fall off a balancing ball at its Friendswood location in an August lawsuit recently answered the allegations, according to court records.
Suit alleges 12 companies responsible for man's death from mesothelioma
GALVESTON - Twelve companies face a lawsuit following a former oil refinery operator's death from mesothelioma, recent court documents show.
Galena Park man accuses Wal-Mart of calling him without permission
HOUSTON - A Galena Park man claims Wal-Mart Stores Inc. continues to contact him despite his request for it to stop, recent court papers say.
Ala. man seeks compensation from employer for back injury
GALVESTON - An Alabama man has filed a lawsuit against his employer following two alleged instances in which he hurt his back.
Platform explosions injured La. man, according to lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Louisiana man brought a lawsuit against several companies after a series of explosions on an oil production platform last year.
Motorist takes alleged drunk driver to court over League City accident
GALVESTON - Claiming she was in a two-vehicle accident with a drunk driver in League City six months ago, Texas resident Rosalyn Loftis has filed a lawsuit.
FedEx, former employee spar over motion to dismiss
HOUSTON - The parties in a recent lawsuit alleging FedEx Corp. fired a 16-year employee because of his race are at odds over the company's motion to dismiss.