U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Galveston Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Galveston Division
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Galveston County wants to be dismissed from man’s suit alleging an unlawful traffic stop and arrest
GALVESTON – Galveston County is looking to dismiss litigation from a Dickinson man which alleged two of its sheriff’s deputies stopped him without a factual basis for doing so, unlawfully searched and then arrested him. -
National Labor Relations Board appeals granting of injunction to pipeline company Energy Transfer, to Fifth Circuit
GALVESTON – The National Labor Relations Board has appealed the granting of a preliminary injunction to pipeline company Energy Transfer, one which allowed the company to continue pursuing claims that the setup of the NLRB is unconstitutional, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. -
Injunction allows pipeline company to continue pursuing constitutionality claims against National Labor Relations Board
GALVESTON – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against the National Labor Relations Board and in favor of pipeline company Energy Transfer, which will allow the company to continue pursuing claims that the setup of the NLRB is unconstitutional. -
Addison law firm receives summary judgment dismissal from property foreclosure suit
GALVESTON – A federal judge has dismissed through summary judgment claims of fraud, violation of the Texas Debt Collection Act, Texas Deceptive Trade Act, Federal Debt Collection Practices Act and intentional infliction of emotional distress against an Addison law firm, brought by a pair of Galveston County-based plaintiffs. -
Galveston oil, gas inspection services company faces suit alleging failure to pay workers overtime
GALVESTON — A Galveston-based oil and gas inspection services company is facing a class action alleging it failed to pay employees for overtime. -
Man sues Carnival after allegedly falling down stairwell while passenger on Carnival Valor
GALVESTON — A Houston man is suing Carnival after suffering an injury from an alleged fall on a stairwell while a passenger on the cruise line's Carnival Valor. -
Domino's Pizza delivery drivers claim they are not paid for car expenses, putting them at below minimum wage earnings
GALVESTON — The owner of several Texas Domino's Pizza franchises is facing a class action alleging their delivery drivers are not being paid for automobile expenses which put them earning below minimum wage. -
Freightliner tractor operator alleges liability after slipping on truck scale at Freeport facility
GALVESTON — A Freightliner tractor operator is suing Ebro Foods and others after slipping on a truck scale and suffering injuries at a Freeport facility. -
Ambulance service claims CWP Apollo Healthcare breached contract
GALVESTON — An Ambulance service company is claiming Resort at Texas City breached their contract and owes them more than $15,000. -
African American woman claims she faced discrimination during residency at University of Texas Medical Branch
GALVESTON — An African American woman claims she faced race discrimination during her residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). -
Former Versa Integrity tech claims company violated Fair Labor Standards Act
GALVESTON — A petrochemical, chemical, paper and other industry testing services company is facing a suit alleging they failed to pay workers for overtime. -
Man claims family members owe his father's estate more than $2.3 million for alleged investment scam
GALVESTON — A man is claiming his family members owe his father's estate more than $2.3 million after luring him into a questionable business investment and loans. -
BNSF Railway faces suit after employee claims he was fired for suffering an on-the- job injury
GALVESTON — A former BNSF Railway conductor is alleging he was fired for missing work due to an on-the-job injury. -
Man claims Collecto made illegal debt collection calls
GALVESTON — A Texas man claims he received illegal debt collection calls on his cell phone from Collecto. -
Woman claims Kia's negligence after husband's fatal vehicle crash
GALVESTON — Kia is facing a negligence suit filed by the wife of a man who died in a crash involving his Kia Sorento. -
Former U. of Texas Medical Branch police officer alleges sexual harassment, retaliation
GALVESTON —A former University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) police officer alleges is alleging he faced harassment, was placed on suspension without evidence of wrongdoing and fired for reporting sexual harassment by his supervisor. -
Customer alleges Steak N Shake negligence led to fall
HOUSTON — Steak N Shake faces a suit from a Brazoria County woman who allegedly slipped on grease at the defendant's Pearland restaurant. -
Customer accuses RV sales company of selling defective vehicle
GALVESTON — A Kansas man is suing a Rockport RV sales company, alleging he was sold a defective vehicle which was then not repaired. -
Patient alleges dental office infected him with hepatitis C
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing a federally supported health center, alleging he was infected with hepatitis C due to the defendants' negligence. -
Customer alleges Home Depot negligence caused injuries
GALVESTON — A Houston man is suing Home Depot, alleging that he was injured due to the negligence of an employee.