Galveston County
Recent News About Galveston County
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Woman claims she tripped over unmarked parking curb at Galveston RV resort, suffered injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston RV resort is facing a negligence claim by a woman claiming she tripped over an unmarked parking curb and sustained injuries. Lorettaann Rodriguez filed a complaint Oct. 15 in the Galveston County District Court against Stella Mare RV Resort alleging negligence. -
Couple sue property owner claiming defective structure resulted in their son's death
GALVESTON — A couple is claiming wrongful death against a property owner alleging their son's death was due to his being struck by a defective wooden structure located on the property. -
Man claims negligence after allegedly falling off curb at local foodmart, pizzeria
GALVESTON — A man is claiming the negligence of a Bolivar foodmart and pizzeria after allegedly falling from a curb and suffering injuries. -
Woman claims boat storage facility's rusted metal door caused gash in her leg, infection
GALVESTON — A woman is alleging an improperly installed and deteriorated metal door at a League City boat storage that struck her to the ground caused her to suffer multiple injuries and infections. -
Hilton, San Luis Hotel owners claim Galveston Appraisal District appraised properties 'unlawfully'
GALVESTON — Fertitta Hospitality has filed suit against the Galveston Central Appraisal District claiming its Hilton Hotel and San Luis Hotel have been appraised unlawfully. -
Reversed again: Layne Walker’s summary judgment win in suit over ownership of beach house
HOUSTON – For the second time, attorney Layne Walker had his summary judgment win in a suit over ownership of a beach house reversed on appeal. -
Lexus of Clear Lake loses appeal on motion to compel arbitration
The Court of Appeals in the First District of Texas has upheld the trial court's decision to deny Lexus of Clear Lake's request to force Carol Zendeh Del into arbitration. -
Denial of motion to dismiss reversed in slip and fall case against UTMB at Galveston
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston won in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals as a three-judge panel reversed a previous denial of UTMB’s motion to dismiss concerning a patient’s slip and fall. -
Gymnastics facility sued after minor injured on trampoline, suit seeks more than $1M in damages
GALVESTON — A gymnastics and sporting facility is facing a negligence claim after a minor was injured while using a trampoline and suffered head and brain injuries. -
Woman who fell through her apartment floor sues complex owners claiming negligence
GALVESTON — A woman who fell through the floor of her apartment and suffered injuries is claiming the negligence of the apartment owners. -
NWC SH 96/FM sues Legue City tanning salon over failure to pay rent
GALVESTON — NWC SH 96/FM is claiming they are owed nearly $20,000 in rent payments from Malibu Tan in League City. -
Schlitterbahn Waterpark sued after woman thrown from board on SurfWave ride
GALVESTON — Schlitterbahn Waterpark is facing a negligence claim after a woman hit the wall on a ride and suffered injuries. -
Houston-based supplier seeks to foreclose on property liens for GreenEco Builders due to unpaid materials
GALVESTON — A Houston-based material supplier is suing GreenEco Builders to foreclose on several property liens and claiming they are owed more than $4,500 for materials. -
Woman claims Ford truck rolled over her due to defective parking brake
GALVESTON — A Texas couple is claiming their Ford F350 had a defective parking brake which caused the vehicle to roll over a woman. -
Woman faces defamation claim after accusing another woman of child abuse through Facebook posts
GALVESTON — A woman is claiming defamation alleging she was falsely accused of abusing her children and other criminal activity through another person's Facebook posts and third party communications. -
Seaman claims unsafe working conditions caused his injuries aboard Ryan Marine's vessel
GALVESTON — A seaman is alleging there were unsafe working conditions that caused him to suffer injuries while working aboard a Ryan Marine vessel. -
Man claims valet at Louisiana casino struck his open passenger side car door, caused injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas man is suing a Lousiana casino and others due to injuries he suffered after a valet drove past his car and struck his passenger side door while he was leaning into his car to unload luggage. -
College of Mainland worker sues electrical company after being electrocuted by junction box
GALVESTON — A College of the Mainland worker who was electrocuted by an electrical junction box is claiming the negligence of the electrical company responsible for the box. -
Hitchcock Independent School District sues property insurance carriers over failure to pay storm claim
GALVESTON — The Hitchcock Independent School District (HISD) is suing several of their insurance carriers alleging they underestimated the damage done to their buildings after a 2017 storm. -
Former Big Lots employee claims he was not granted physician ordered restrictions after on-the-job injury
GALVESTON — Big Lots is facing a suit by a former employee claiming he was not granted his physician ordered restrictions after suffering an on-the- job injury.