Galveston County
Recent News About Galveston County
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Couple files lawsuit over dog attack two years ago
GALVESTON � A Galveston County couple has filed suit over an alleged dog attack two years ago, recent court documents say. -
League City museum board accuses officers of financial misconduct, seeks TRO
GALVESTON - Three board members of a League City museum allege that the museum's president and treasurer are committing financial misconduct and violating the organization's bylaws. -
Woman talking on cell phone blamed for Galveston auto crash
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman claims she was in a car accident with a driver who was talking on a cell phone, recent court documents say. -
Winnie teen sues Crystal Beach lumber company over forklift injury
GALVESTON - Winnie residents Dylan McKenzie and Sheila Leger are suing Seaside Holdings LLC after McKenzie allegedly injured himself at its place of business in Crystal Beach, recent court documents say. -
Stucco company seeks $22K from church project
GALVESTON - Precise Stucco Solutions LLC has filed suit against Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Dickinson in an effort to recover around $22,000 for masonry work it provided. -
Injured seamen claim captain was drunk when dredge hit underwater pole
Buzbee GALVESTON - Two Rio Grande Valley seamen are seeking $11 million from the captain they allege was intoxicated when he drove a dredging vessel into an underwater pole which caused them to be knocked overboard. -
Man claims he was injured by manager of Kemah steakhouse
GALVESTON - A Houston man claims he was injured by the manager of a Kemah steakhouse, recent court documents say. -
Couple says landscaper wrongly charged them for 94 loads of sand
GALVESTON � Harris County residents John and Susan Ferrari claim that they were wrongfully charged for transportation services to their Galveston property, recent court documents say. -
Woman sues remodelers over fall at her home
GALVESTON � A Texas City woman claims a remodeling company created a hazardous condition in her home which caused her to fall and break her leg. -
Business owner alleges partner took $200K from company
EDITOR'S NOTE: In an update on the case from defendant Justin Wright on Nov. 7, 2011, this case was resolved amicably without going to court. The litigation was the result of a dispute over a buy-out and use of the company name which was "blown out of proportion" by both parties. The former partners resolved their differences, and Wright retains the rightful use of the Wright Industrial Safety company -
Home health agency seeks change of venue in harassment case
GALVESTON - The defendants in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed two months ago are requesting a change of venue. -
La Marque school district reaches agreement with TEA over teacher's dismissal
GALVESTON - Explaining that it reached a resolution with a Texas Education Agency commissioner, the La Marque Independent School District seeks the approval of its motion for nonsuit without prejudice. -
Texas City cops say woman's suit shows no evidence of brutality
GALVESTON - The city of Texas City entered a motion of summary judgment to dismiss the remaining claims a Texas City woman lodged against it in a lawsuit alleging police brutality. -
Mother sued by son over credit card debt denies allegations
GALVESTON � A Dickinson woman who is being sued for more than $26,000 arising from credit card charges by her son recently filed an original answer. -
Couple files lawsuit to retrieve personal belongings from former home
GALVESTON � A Harris County couple claims a Galveston County man to whom they sold their Friendswood residence refuses to let them retrieve their furniture and personal property, recent court documents say. -
Woman claims she was severely shocked demonstrating Taser for grand jury
GALVESTON � Claiming she felt numbness in her face and body after participating in a live demonstration of a Taser for jurors, Rosalind Jones is suing the device's manufacturer. -
Man allegedly ran stop sign, caused wreck
GALVESTON � Harris County residents Ruth and Yesenia Martinez have filed a $100,000 lawsuit against Cleveland Harris in response to a two-vehicle accident in Galveston more than a year ago. -
Backyard fire at Texas City home leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON � Jennifer Fisk is suing Texas City residents Erica Bette and Ethan Mayfield over an incident at their residence last month, recent court documents say. -
Suit against GM claims air bag failed to deploy
GALVESTON � Alleging an airbag did not deploy during a one-car accident, Richard Taylor is suing General Motors LLC and driver Angela Carrell. -
Couple sues insurer over claim for boat damage
GALVESTON � A Harris County couple asserts their insurer underpaid them for their boat after it sustained damages in a windstorm last year, recent court documents say.