Galveston County District Court
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Centerpoint Energy alleges tree trimmers caused more than $5,000 damage to transformers
HOUSTON — Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric alleges a tree service company cutting trees close to the company's electrical line easement caused more than $5,000 worth of damage to its transformers. -
Alleged dog attack results in lawsuit
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing the owner of a dog that allegedly knocked her down and caused her injury and disfigurement. -
Cruises to Nowhere seaman injured when casino vessel hit stationary buoy claims negligence
HOUSTON — A Texas man who was a seaman on a Cruises to Nowhere casino vessel and was injured when the boat hit a stationary buoy, is claiming the boat operator's negligence. -
Motorcyclist thrown from bike blames pothole in lawsuit against DOT
GALVESTON — The Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) is facing a negligence suit filed by a man who claims he was thrown from his motorcycle on Highway 3 after hitting a large pothole. -
Galveston industrial supply company claims former employees violated confidentiality agreements
LEAGUE CITY — A Galveston-based industrial supply company in the oil and gas markets is claiming two former employees violated their confidentiality agreements when they both went to work for a company formed by the husband of one of the former employees. -
Texas couple who invested $100,000 in financially distressed bar & grill claim they have not been repaid after business' turn around
GALVESTON — A Texas couple who invested $100,000 and hundreds of man hours in the renovation of the Tipsy Turtle bar, which was in financial distress, claim that the business now generates six-figure profits but they have not been repaid. -
T&T Offshore alleges Bouchard Transportation owes more than $31,000
GALVESTON — T&T Offshore alleges Bouchard Transportation owes them more than $31,000 for water-borne transportation services it provided offshore and in the inland waters of Galveston. -
Appeals court rules against widow in case against UTMB
HOUSTON -- A widow who sued the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for the death of her husband was unsuccessful in the Texas 14th Court of Appeals as the judges reversed Oct. 31 a denial to dismiss from a lower court. -
Daughters allege Friendswood nursing center's negligence caused mother's death
GALVESTON — The daughters of a woman who sustained injuries and died after a fall at a Friendswood nursing center have filed a wrongful death suit, alleging the facility was negligent and contributed to their mother's death. -
Customers allege builder gutted Galveston home, absconded with $50,000 in remodeling fees
GALVESTON — Two customers allege the owner of Home at Last Building Corporation disappeared with $50,000 that was supposed to be used for remodeling a Galveston beach home. -
Texas City building owners allege attorney negligently represented them in fight with city
GALVESTON — The owners of a Texas City apartment building are suing their former attorney, alleging he negligently represented them in their battle with the city over the attempt to seize and demolish their property and to revoke the building's "grandfathered" status. -
Friend of customer injured in fall at League City business alleges negligence
GALVESTON — A friend/relative is suing a League City business, alleging a customer fell and tripped and fell on a poorly constructed step. -
Pharmacist alleges UT Medical Branch is unfairly withholding personnel file
GALVESTON — A pharmacist is suing a medical center, alleging his personnel file is being unfairly withheld from him. -
Galveston Historical Foundation alleges owner breached contract for upkeep of property
GALVESTON — A historical foundation is suing a Galveston woman who has allegedly breached their contract regarding upkeep of a property on 34th Street. -
Baytown auto repair company accuses competitor of unfair practices
GALVESTON — A Baytown auto collision repair company is suing a competitor alleging it used unfair practices. -
Spa accused of burning massage customer with stone
GALVESTON — A Gregg County couple is suing the owners of a spa massage operation, alleging a negligent employee allowed the husband to be burned by a stone. -
Santa Fe resident alleges septic systems company damaged his property
GALVESTON — A Santa Fe man is suing a septic systems company alleging his property was damaged as a result of negligent workmanship. -
Client alleges attorney failed to pay $277,000 portion of settlement
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing his Houston attorney, alleging the plaintiff was not paid his portion of a settlement that totaled more than $277,000. -
Construction company alleges Abilene materials provider breached work contract
GALVESTON — A construction company is suing an Abilene materials provider, alleging the defendant breached their work contract. -
Texas City property owner alleges tenant owes more than $56,000
GALVESTON — A Texas City property owner is suing a tenant, alleging it breached a contract and failed to pay through the end of the term.