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Mitchell company settles wrongful death suit from capsizal of 'Cynthia Woods'
Crew of the "Cynthia Woods" just before the start of the Regatta de Amigos on June 6, 2008. GALVESTON - A yacht building company owned by Galveston's Mitchell family has agreed to pay damages to the family of a man killed when a sailing ship named for the Mitchell matriarch capsized during a regatta. -
Galveston bar owners strike back at smoking ban by suing city
GALVESTON - A group of local business owners have sued the city of Galveston over a smoking ban they claim would negatively affect their property values, recent court documents say. -
College employee alleges sexual harassment by administrator
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman claims she was wrongfully terminated from a local community college because she complained about alleged sexual harassment. -
Karaoke Night leads to suit against Texas City restaurant
GALVESTON - A night out at a Texas City restaurant for a Harris County woman resulted in a $100,000 personal injury lawsuit against the eatery. -
Houston man seeks $100 million from Toyota over parents' deaths
GALVESTON - A Houston man has filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against Toyota on behalf of his parents, alleging the Japanese car company tried to cover up "a major and dangerous defect" with its vehicles' floor mats. -
Homeowner sues contractor over shoddy home repairs
GALVESTON - A Dickinson man has filed a deceptive trade practices suit against a Hitchcock construction company, claiming the business failed to perform the work necessary for his home to obtain windstorm insurance. -
Woman sues Macy's over injury in purse department
GALVESTON - A Hitchcock woman seeks $100,000 in damages from Macy's Department Stores Inc. for injuries she reportedly sustained at the retail chain's Texas City store a year ago, recent court documents say. -
Trial over defective fiberglass on ship's hull begins in Galveston
GALVESTON - Opening statements in the deliberation of a Tyler man's trial against a Washington State-based watercraft manufacturer, a Kemah watercraft dealer, and a couple of individuals over alleged defects in the plaintiff's boat were given Feb. 9 before a five-man, six-woman Galveston County jury. -
Suit alleges fitness supplement caused liver damage
GALVESTON - Claiming a dietary supplement caused severe and permanent damage to his liver, a Dickinson man has filed suit against the product's manufacturer. -
Man claims Home Depot aware of dangerous overhead display
GALVESTON - A Galveston County man claims he can no longer use his left hand as a result of an incident at a nationwide home improvement retailer. -
Refinery worker claims heavy lifting caused injury
GALVESTON - A Hidalgo County man says he was terminated after he was injured while doing some heavy lifting at a Texas City plant. -
Family blames doctor for woman's fatal intestinal tear
GALVESTON - The family of a Texas City woman who died from an intestinal perforation blame her death on a local gastroenterologist, recent court documents say. -
Fire fighters sue La Marque for failing to ratify bargaining agreement
GALVESTON - A local fire fighters' union is suing the city of La Marque in an effort to get the city council to consider a proposed collective bargaining agreement. -
Galveston woman sues cleaning company over fall at hospital
GALVESTON - A Galveston woman who took her daughter to the city's University of Texas Medical Branch for treatment ended up with injuries herself. She is suing a cleaning company under contract with the 120-year-old institution for approximately $75,000. -
Couple claims lender, appraiser falsified value of Galveston property
GALVESTON - Two Colorado attorneys claim Bank of America Corp. and one of its subsidiary appraisal companies falsified the value of property they purchased in Galveston nearly five years ago, recent court documents say. -
200 Bolivar Peninsula residents file class action against TWIA
Satellite view of Hurricane Ike in September 2008 GALVESTON - Two Galveston attorneys have sued the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association on behalf of about 210 Bolivar Peninsula residents who claim the insurer did not pay them adequately for Hurricane Ike damages. -
Galveston judge wants name removed from primary ballot
Dibrell GALVESTON - A Galveston County court at law judge who sought re-election only to change his mind and retire has filed a temporary restraining order to remove his name from the ballot. -
Ship engineer files Jones Act suit in Galveston
Plezia GALVESTON - An Alabama seaman is suing his employer for $75,000 for injuries he reportedly sustained on the job. -
Man smells something fishy in bank's seizure of vacation home
GALVESTON - When Houston resident Alan Schroit entered his Galveston vacation home to prepare for a Halloween party, he was greeted with the putrid odor of rotten fish. -
Roofer alleging lack of safety equipment sues employer for $500,000
GALVESTON - A Harris County laborer claims he was injured while working on a home last summer because he was not provided with any safety equipment. He is suing his employer for $500,000.