Galveston County District Court
Recent News About Galveston County District Court
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Discovery starts in slip and fall against Jack in the Box
GALVESTON – Discovery is now underway in a slip and fall suit brought by a Galveston County woman against a fast-food chain restaurant for alleged liability in 2013. Tammy McDaniels filed a complaint against MZK Enterprises (Jack in the Box) on May 7 in Galveston County District Court, claiming personal injuries in an October 2013 incident. Court records show the last filing in the case came on June 24, a certificate of discovery showing the plaintiff had served the defendant with requests for -
Dismissed: Suit alleging child scalded while washing hands
A Galveston County restaurant has been dismissed from a lawsuit alleging a child was scalded by hot water while washing his hands. -
Galveston resort center says plaintiff’s own fault she slipped and fell
A hotel company has answered a slip and fall lawsuit brought by a Travis County Woman, asserting a defense of contributory negligence. -
Houston excavation business taken to court
A Galveston County utility operation is suing a Houston excavation company, alleging damage to an undeground cable. -
Pedestrian sues motorist over Independence Day accident damages
A Galveston County resident is suing a motorist alleging negligence in a 2013 Harris County automobile-pedestrian collision, claiming that her damages far exceed the court’s minimum jurisdictional limits. -
Shopper takes Aeropostale to court after slip and fall
A Brazoria County consumer is suing a retail business for alleged premises negligence leading to bodily injury in 2014. -
Building materials company alleges unpaid bills
A Galveston County building company is suing a local construction venture, alleging it owes them more than $30,000. -
Woman claims negligence caused car collision
A Galveston County woman is suing another driver for allegedly causing a car collision in 2014. Shana Hansen filed a lawsuit July 16 in Galveston County District Court against Misty Ellis-Bardwell, citing vehicular negligence. -
Utility company sues Galveston County road excavation crew
A Galveston County utility company is suing an excavation company, claiming it damaged its facilities. -
Parents sue driver, insurance company to reclaim damages in child’s accident
A Dickinson couple is suing their own insurance company and a driver who allegedly struck their child while she was crossing a Galveston County street in 2014. -
Mother alleges son forced her to relinquish power of attorney while ill
A Pflugerville woman is suing her son, alleging he coerced her into giving him power of attorney while see suffered from a medical condition. -
Construction worker sues building companies after forklift accident
A Texas City construction worker is suing two local construction businesses after a forklift accident caused him serious injury. -
Boat owners sue boating repair shop for fraud
Two Galveston County residents are suing Evans Marine Services for fraud and misrepresenting its business. -
Couple blames Bexar County man for injuries in traffic collision
A Galveston couple is suing a Bexar County man, alleging negligence in a traffic collision. -
Nursing supervisor alleges disability discrimination, retaliation
A nursing supervisor is suing her former employer, alleging retaliation and unjust termination after she became disabled in a workplace accident. -
Negotiating firm sued over allegedly unpaid bills
A company was that hired by another firm to negotiate claims on several properties is asking the court to make that firm finally pay up. -
Company leases printers, sued for allegedly not paying for them
A financing firm is suing a company that leased three printers but allegedly has failed to pay for them. -
Driver cited with causing three-car accident sued by driver she rear-ended first
A man who was injured in a three-car accident in 2014 is suing the driver who allegedly rear-ended him. -
Woman sues driver who allegedly ignored stop sign
A Galveston County resident is suing a motorist charging vehicular negligence following a 2013 collision allegedly caused by failure to obey a stop sign. Maria Reyes of Texas City filed a lawsuit against Reynold Oscar Hernandez in Galveston County District Court July 10, claiming liability in the July 2013 accident. -
Driver takes couple to court over rear-end collision
A Galveston County resident is suing a couple for alleged vehicular negligence in a 2013 crash allegedly resulting in property damage and physical injuries. Michael James Moniz of Friendswood filed a complaint against Maret Elizabeth Moran and Sean Moran, both also of Friendswood, in Galveston County District Court July 17, claiming several counts of negligence in a November 2013 roadway accident. According to the suit, the plaintiff was traveling eastbound in the 1300 block of West Parkwood A