Galveston County
Recent News About Galveston County
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Galveston suit claims new pickup is defective
GALVESTON - A Galveston man is suing Ford Motor Co. over a reportedly defective vehicle. -
Crystal Beach homeowner claims neighboring house violates set-back rules
Crystal Beach after Hurricane Ike GALVESTON - Claiming a residence close to his was built in violation of certain land restrictions, a Lufkin man is suing the house's owner and home builder. -
Second suit filed over fall on stairs at Galveston apartment
GALVESTON - A Galveston County man who already sued a Galveston apartment complex over he fell on a wet staircase now sues its managing company and the construction business that was painting the staircase. -
Man claims Galveston condo rented out without permission
GALVESTON - A Harris County man has filed a $100,000 lawsuit against his condominium complex in Galveston alleging his unit was rented out without his permission. -
Waitress seeks compensation for knee injury
GALVESTON - A Santa Fe woman alleges that her insurance company's denial of a job-related injury claim made her miss out on temporary monetary compensation and an essential medical procedure, recent court documents say. -
Criss: No release of Ike settlement information
Criss GALVESTON - A state district judge has recently ruled to continue keeping the lid on information related to a huge Texas Windstorm Insurance Association settlement. -
Auto-pedestrian crash on seawall leads to wrongful death lawsuit
GALVESTON - A one-car accident on the Galveston Seawall last year that claimed the lives of a 25-year-old Houston man, his 3-year-old stepson and another child has resulted in a lawsuit. -
Car crash in Dickinson subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Houston woman claims she was involved in a wreck with a Pasadena man who reportedly did not carry a valid driver's license, recent court documents say. -
Galveston police chief among plaintiffs in suit against repair company
GALVESTON - The Galveston chief of police is among a group of local condominium owners who have filed a class action lawsuit against Paramount Insurance Repair Service Inc. and two of its agents over reportedly incomplete storm repairs at their complex. -
La Marque bar fight leads to lost eye, lawsuit
GALVESTON � A Galveston County man claims he lost his right eye during a fight at a La Marque bar two years ago and is suing the establishment and its owner. -
Estranged spouses in civil legal dispute over criminal charges
GALVESTON - An Arizona woman is suing her estranged husband for almost $11,000 after he filed a criminal complaint against her. -
Homeowner claims roofer failed to provide inspection certificate
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman alleges a roofing business failed to promptly provide her with windstorm insurance and now seeks $20,000 in damages, recent court documents say. -
Insurer sues contractor over fire at policyholders' League City home
GALVESTON - An insurance company is seeking more than $500,000 from a contractor who allegedly started a fire at a policyholder's home. -
Plaintiff seeks almost $7M from Galveston County developer
GALVESTON - Claiming he was never compensated for performing real estate-related services, Gerald Krunop has filed $6.9 million suit against Falcon Interests Realty Corp. Inc. -
League City lawyer reneged on boat business deal, suit claims
GALVESTON - A Galveston County sailboat rigger claims a League City attorney withheld his share of profits from a boating business they ran, recent court documents say. -
Suit claims boss ran over employee in parking lot
GALVESTON - A Harris County man has filed a lawsuit which alleges his boss ran over him in the company parking lot. -
Little Miss Sunscreen
"Let the Sunshine In," from the rock musical Hair, became a top-ten hit in the 1960s. Sunshine laws became popular about the same time, requiring federal, state, and local governments to conduct their business in the open and to make their records available to the public. -
Three plaintiffs seek $1M over auto wreck in La Marque
GALVESTON - Three Galveston County residents are seeking $1 million from a Baytown construction company after an accident with one of its vehicles. -
Texas City woman accuses police of false arrest, excessive force
GALVESTON - A Texas City woman alleges the Texas City Police Department falsely accused and arrested her for crimes she did not commit and is suing the city and Galveston County. -
Malpractice suit claims woman should not have been discharged from nursing home
GALVESTON - Clay and Ricky Kilgore have filed a $5.5 million lawsuit against Dr. Firoozeh Saheb Kar, Baywind Village and Enterprise Ambulance for the death of Jeanie Kilgore.