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Police scared residents during search, suit alleges

By Kelly Holleran |
Two Houston residents allege Houston police officers seized them in their home at gunpoint without cause.Barbara Ann Thomas and John Thomas filed a lawsuit Sept. 19 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against J.J. Williams and an unknown number of officers in the Houston Police Department.In their complaint, the Thomases allege they were living at 5816 Hirsch Road, Houston, on

Explosion killed father, child says in lawsuit

By Kelly Holleran |
The child of a recently deceased man alleges he died following an explosion at his workplace.Karen Turcios, as next friend of a minor child, filed a lawsuit Sept. 22 in Galveston County District Court against PrecisionBlend.Turcios alleges a minor child's father, William Washington, was working at PrecisionBlend on Sept. 11 when a cylinder exploded near him, causing his death.Because of Washington's

Woman files slip-and-fall suit against hotel

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman alleges she fell on rainwater while attempting to leave a hotel.Sharon Hutto filed a lawsuit Sept. 22 in Galveston County District Court against 9550 Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, a Texas domestic limited partnership.In her complaint, Sharon Hutto alleges she and her husband, James Hutto, were staying at the Courtyard by Marriott at 9550 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, on Oct. 11, 2013. They were

Galveston Co. men file accident lawsuit

By Kelly Holleran |
Two Galveston County men say they sustained injuries when a driver allegedly failed to yield the right-of-way to them.Wayne Phillips and Gene Miller filed a lawsuit Sept. 22 in Galveston County District Court against Allen Kelly Scarborough.In their complaint, the plaintiffs allege Phillips was driving his red 1999 Honda CRV south on the 2900 block of state Highway 3 in League City on Nov. 21, 2012,

Bank says Man owes nearly $40K on truck loan

By Kelly Holleran |
A bank has filed suit against the man whom it alleges failed to pay nearly $40,000 for a Dodge Ram truck.Ally Bank filed a lawsuit Sept. 16 in Jefferson County District Court against Jason Chambliss.In its complaint, Ally Bank alleges Chambliss purchased a 2013 Dodge Ram from Mike Smith Dodge on July 20, 2013. Ally Bank financed the purchase with $41,277, according to the complaint."After giving defendant

Port Arthur accident results in lawsuit

By Kelly Holleran |
Three Jefferson County residents say they suffered injuries when a driver allegedly rear-ended them as they were yielding at a stop sign.Elnora Grant, Wanda Parker and Dorothy Francis say they were riding in a vehicle that had stopped at a sign at Jimmy Johnson Boulevard and Anchorage Drive in Port Arthur on July 31, 2013. Suddenly, defendant Aurora Trevino struck their vehicle from behind, according

Woman files suit over accident

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman says she experienced pain and suffering when a driver allegedly turned into her vehicle, causing a collision.Yazmin Garay filed a lawsuit Sept. 18 in Galveston County District Court against Tara Hart.In her complaint, Garay alleges she was making a left-hand turn onto West Wilkins Street from the median of state Highway 3 on Dec. 31, 2012, when Hart attempted to make a right-hand turn from

Application filed for transfer of assets

By Kelly Holleran |
The recipient of structured annuity benefits has filed an application for approval of transfer of those benefits.M. Barry Jr. received an annuity that provides for 96 monthly payments of $492.08 each and 84 monthly payments of $2,030.08 each, according to a complaint filed by J.G. Wentworth.Barry then entered into a transfer agreement with J.G. Wentworth. In the agreement, Barry agreed to sell and

Woman files slip-and-fall suit against Kroger

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman has filed suit against Kroger, alleging she slipped and fell on a clear liquid on the floor of the store.Jacqueline Collins alleges she was shopping at the Kroger at 151 North Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, on June 10 when she slipped and fell."At the time and on the occasion in question, Jacqueline Collins encountered a defect in the premises on the floor which was a dangerous slip and fall

Woman blames other driver for Galveston collision

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman has filed suit against the driver whom she alleges failed to remain in her lane, causing a collision.Shari Granger alleges she was driving east in the left lane of Avenue J in Galveston on Sept. 20, 2012, when defendant Nessie F. Ludlow, who was also driving east, suddenly drove into Granger's lane and struck her vehicle, according to a lawsuit filed in Galveston County District Court.Because

Home sale goes south, results in lawsuit

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman has filed suit against the man whom she alleges failed to fully pay her for a home she sold to him.Raylyn Gass alleges defendant Christopher Pitt agreed to purchase her home at 615 Westwood Circle, La Marque. The home had no mortgage and was supposed to be a temporary change in ownership, according to the complaint filed Sept. 16 in Galveston County District Court.Gass' ex-husband had founded

Woman files suit over Galveston accident

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman has filed suit against the driver whom she alleges struck her vehicle.Leah Drummer alleges she was driving east on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston on March 16, 2013, when defendant Kathryn Marie Hileman failed to control her speed and struck Drummer's vehicle.Because of the collision, Drummer incurred medical costs, experienced extreme physical pain and suffering and endured mental anguish,

Black man says he can't live in home because of racist neighbors

By Kelly Holleran |
A black man has filed suit against a subdivision, alleging the owners of the land made false promises to him.David Lauord Dodd alleges he was renting to own a home at 114 Nob Hill Circle in Clearwater Bay, which is a subdivision in Malakoff. Dodd cleaned the land around the home but later found out there was a deed restricting anyone from living on the property."I was told to my face by a white female

Mother says teacher's aide injured son

By Kelly Holleran |
The mother of a minor child has filed suit against the Kilgore Independent School District after she alleges a teacher's aide caused a huge gash in his head.Amanda Norment alleges her child was attending pre-school at Kilgore Independent School District when Tina Prince yanked on his leg during nap time Oct. 2, 2012, to flip him over. "When Ms. Prince tried to forcefully flip the child, she hit the

Man accuses United Airlines of age discrimination

By Kelly Holleran |
A Harris County man alleges his coworkers began treating him differently due to his advanced age.Wayne Anthony filed a lawsuit Sept. 16 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against United Airlines.In his complaint, Anthony alleges he opted to accept an offer for a reduction in force early out program offered to United Airlines employees in 2008. As part of his benefits, he was

Man says driver tried to speed away from accident

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A man says he was forced to chase a driver who allegedly tried to flee a collision caused after the driver ran the red light.
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Company says former salesman sold to its customers

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A precious metal company has filed suit against its former salesman, alleging he sold crystals to its customers after he left the company.
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Attorney files suit, says client didn't pay

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An attorney has filed a lawsuit against his former client whom he alleges failed to pay him for his services.

Men say they were injured in trucking accident

By Kelly Holleran |
Two Jefferson County residents allege they suffered injuries in a trucking accident.Adam M. Montgomery and Moses Mayfield filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 in Jefferson County District Court against Aguilar and Son Trucking, Armando Aguilar Jr. and Armando Aguilar Sr.In their complaint, the plaintiffs allege Montgomery was driving east on state Highway 73 when Armando Aguilar Jr., who was towing a trailer in

Premcor claims property taxes are too high

By Kelly Holleran |
Premcor Pipeline alleges it paid an unreasonable amount of property taxes in 2014.Premcor filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 in Jefferson County District Court against the Jefferson County Appraisal District.In its complaint, Premcor alleges the appraised value of its property exceeds market value and is therefore unlawful.Premcor seeks an unspecified judgment, plus an order that the appraisal district fix the

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