John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Local woman blames cab driver for recent wreck
GALVESTON - An alleged two-vehicle accident between a local woman and a cab driver has resulted in a lawsuit.
Harris Co. man claims young daughter injured in Dec. 2011 accident
GALVESTON - A Harris County man brought a lawsuit against a Seabrook local for a two-vehicle accident which allegedly injured his young daughter.
Visiting judge grants order to release medical records in Alvin woman's suit against Beltone
GALVESTON - A qualified protective order was entered into an Alvin woman's personal injury lawsuit against Beltone and a host of businesses, recent court records indicate.
Parties in suit over fatal Galveston accident 'resolve their differences' in mediation meeting
GALVESTON - The parties in a May lawsuit filed in response to a two-vehicle accident in Galveston which killed a woman earlier this year have settled the case amicably, according to recent court records.
Former assistant principal sues Brazosport ISD, claims promotion denied because of race, gender
GALVESTON - The Brazosport Independent School District faces a lawsuit from a former administrator who alleges he was passed over on a promotion because of his race and gender.
Grimes Co. woman says she was fired for having back problems
HOUSTON - A Grimes County woman alleges Able Glass and Mirror Co., Inc. terminated her because she had back problems, recent court papers say.
So. Texas man sues local motorist over Gulf Freeway collision
GALVESTON - An Alice man has filed a lawsuit over a two-vehicle accident which occurred more than a year ago along the Gulf Freeway in League City.
Parents designate expert witnesses in case against Dickinson day care
GALVESTON - The plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging their daughter was assaulted at a Dickinson day care last year have designated expert witnesses, recent court records show.
Judge grants plaintiffs' motion to dismiss water supply line suit
GALVESTON - A June lawsuit filed in response to a defective water supply line was recently dismissed as requested by the plaintiffs.
Lawsuit aims to secure back $10M in payments for shareholders
HOUSTON - Complaining that Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. failed to pay shareholders, Denver resident Keith Prichard has resorted to legal action.
Family asserts defect in hotel treadmill caused man's fatal head injury
HOUSTON - The family of a man who allegedly sustained a fatal head injury while working out at a Houston hotel has pursued legal action, recent court documents say.
UT System Board of Regents, M.D. Anderson employee battle over software ownership
HOUSTON - The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System is suing a New Mexico woman over ownership rights to certain software programs.
Non-profit CEO sexually harassed employee during Las Vegas trip, court papers say
HOUSTON - Alleging she was prompted to resign from St. Hope Foundation Inc. after an alleged incident during the organization's annual trip last year, Houston resident Mary Ann Contreras pursues legal action.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car demands nearly $5K from Dickinson man
GALVESTON - Enterprise Rent-A-Car has filed a lawsuit in an effort to recoup nearly $5,000 from a customer.
Gas pump lawsuit rescheduled, again
GALVESTON - Once slated to go to jury trial in early next month, a lawsuit focusing on injuries allegedly caused by an unattached gasoline hose received extra time.
Agreed judgment orders fitness center to pay father, son $3K
GALVESTON - A personal injury lawsuit pitting a father and his son against a local fitness club was settled just before it was to head to trial, recent court records indicate.
Harris Co. woman takes League City motorist to court over New Year's Day 2012 auto-pedestrian collision
GALVESTON - A Harris County woman has brought a lawsuit against a League City motorist she claims struck her nearly two years ago in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant, recent court papers say.
Parents allege insurer's delay of medical flight resulted in daughter's death
GALVESTON - For Francisco and Marissett Tolentino, a family vacation to the Dominican Republic ended in an "unfortunate and untimely" tragedy for which they fault their insurance company.
High-rise owner had no obligation to maintain elevator, rebuttal asserts
HOUSTON - Named in an April lawsuit alleging an elevator door closed "abruptly and forcefully" on a Harris County man, the owner of a Houston high-rise recently denied responsibility.
Original answer to former welder's gender discrimination suit filed
HOUSTON - A business that specializes in manufacturing cryogenic transportation equipment insists a former employee's sexual harassment lawsuit against it is unwarranted.