John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Dickinson woman says Webster cops detained her at residence 'with no probable cause'
GALVESTON - A Dickinson woman has filed a lawsuit over what she asserts is the forceful entry of her residence by law enforcement, recent court documents say.
Ethnicity reason behind educator's termination, lawsuit alleges
GALVESTON - An educator alleges a local community college terminated him because he is Bangladeshi American, according to recent court papers.
Wal-Mart sued over unwanted calls to Santa Fe man
GALVESTON - Santa Fe local William Hebert is suing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. over what he claims are unwanted calls.
Sexual assault suspect answers suit against him
GALVESTON - A business owner who was recently arrested and charged for his alleged role in a high school prostitution ring answered a lawsuit against him.
Local organization fights plans to rebuild public housing units
GALVESTON - A local educational and charitable organization claims plans to rebuild two public housing units in Galveston that were damaged during Hurricane Ike would prove detrimental to current and future residents.
Motorcycle-truck collision suit gets June 2014 trial date
GALVESTON - A lawsuit over a September collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck received a new trial date, according to recent court records.
Defendants blamed for local woman's parking lot fall deny responsibility
GALVESTON - The defendants in a lawsuit stemming from a Texas City woman's alleged fall in a La Marque parking lot formally refute her allegations, recent court records show.
Tomball couple alleges benzene exposure caused man's illness
GALVESTON - A Tomball couple is pursuing legal action after the husband was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, alleging the illness was caused by benzene exposure.
Business demands compensation for painting services
GALVESTON - Claiming it is owed for painting services from over the summer, R.S. Painting Inc. has filed a lawsuit.
Woman sues off-duty Conroe police officer for allegedly killing son
HOUSTON - A Conroe police officer who is alleged to have shot and killed a 19-year-old college student after a brief pursuit last July faces a lawsuit from the man's mother.
Kemah couple brings suit against neighbor for alleged voyeurism
GALVESTON - A Kemah couple hopes to stop a neighbor's alleged bullying with a lawsuit against her, recent court documents say.
Mother of three says Wal-Mart loss prevention officer wrongfully accused her of shoplifting
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Sandra Guerra brought a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. after an encounter with a loss prevention officer, recent court documents say.
Widow blames Galveston time-share facility for late husband's fatal head injury
GALVESTON - The widow of a Harris County man who died at a Galveston time-share facility in December 2011 has filed a lawsuit.
Accident along feeder road results in lawsuit
GALVESTON - An alleged collision between two local men has resulted in a lawsuit, according to recent court records.
Ill. motorist named in suit over deadly Oct. wreck
GALVESTON - The mother of an 18-year-old man who died in an alleged motorcycle accident in Sugar Land last month seeks restitution from an Illinois motorist, according to recent court documents.
Federal judge remands 'black water' suit back to Harris Co.
HOUSTON - A lawsuit centering on a Spring house allegedly flooded by "black water" is no longer on the federal docket, according to recent court records.
Lawsuit: Furniture business terminated salesman because of ethnicity, religion
HOUSTON - A former furniture salesman claims he was fired because he is a Pakistani American who practices Islam.
Auditor says city of Houston suspended him for discovering alleged misuse of government property
HOUSTON - The city of Houston and City Controller Ronald C. Green are being sued by an employee who claims he was suspended for uncovering alleged wrongdoing.
Montgomery Co. man fell off bench during fishing expedition, suit says
GALVESTON - A deep sea fishing expedition two years ago for a Montgomery County man resulted in injuries and a lawsuit.
Local woman runs into protruding rack, sues Wal-Mart
GALVESTON - A local woman claims she was hurt trying to leave a Wal-Mart in Galveston last July and is pursuing legal action.