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Recent News About Galveston County District Clerk
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Marathon Petroleum worker's refusal to act as co-conspirator in implementing illegal policy led to termination, suit claims
GALVESTON – Marathon Petroleum Company, LP and Blanchard Petroleum are accused of firing a worker who refused to obey a policy they implemented that was reportedly illegal. -
'Test' trial for BP toxic release suit underway
GALVESTON - The first week of the "test" trial into the 2010 BP toxic release is in the books. -
Lawsuit targets Galveston Co. for firing woman who reported alleged sexual harassment
GALVESTON - A former employee of the Galveston County District Clerk's Office accuses the county of firing her for engaging in protected activity and is pursuing legal action. -
Marathon purchases BP facility with history in the courts
GALVESTON - After a decade of legal battles and safety violations, BP has finally rid itself of its Texas City refinery. -
Kinard wins Galveston Co. district clerk race
GALVESTON - In the span of almost a year, the Galveston County District Clerk's Office has seen three people at its helm. -
'Test' trial date scheduled for BP toxic release suit
GALVESTON - A local state district judge has set the date for what is billed as the "first" test trial in litigation arising from the BP emissions event two years ago. -
Number of plaintiffs surpasses 50,000 for suits over BP toxic release
GALVESTON - The Galveston County District Clerk's Office reports that about 50,000 people have filed suit against BP in response to an alleged toxic release at the petrochemical company's Texas City facility two years ago. -
Glenn takes over as Galveston County district clerk
Glenn GALVESTON - The Galveston County District Clerk's Office recently underwent a changing of the guard. -
Galveston courts to start hearing Ike suits in January
Storm surge from Hurricane Ike washes over memorial to the 8,000 victims of the hurricane in 1900 that prompted the building of the seawall. GALVESTON - Almost two years have passed since Hurricane Ike visited the upper Texas coast, yet Galveston County courts are still experiencing the Category 2 storm's effects. -
Texas Supreme Court allows extensions due to Ike
The Jack Brooks Federal Building in Beaumont remains closed following Hurricane Ike. The Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont reopened for business on Sept. 24, but attorneys don't need to rush to the clerk's office. The Texas Supreme Court has granted additional time to file documents.