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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Woman alleges debt collector Hunter Warfield has wrong number
GALVESTON – A Pearland consumer alleges that a Florida collection agency keeps calling to collect a debt that doesn't belong to her. -
University of Texas Medical Branch alleged to have failed to pay for nurses' missed meal periods
GALVESTON – A Galveston County woman employed as a nurse alleges that she and other nurses worked during meal times without appropriate compensation. -
Former League City city manager lost job over ethics complaints against mayor, lawsuit alleges
GALVESTON – A federal lawsuit accuses the City of League City and Mayor Pat Hallisey of violating a former city manager’s First Amendment rights. -
Maritime worker blames offshore oil business for injuries
GALVESTON — A Freeport maritime worker is suing a Brazoria County offshore oil business, alleging an unsafe work environment. -
Installation technician alleges employer failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — A Houston woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a communications business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Worker accuses medical group of not paying overtime
GALVESTON — A Brazoria County woman is suing a Lake Jackson health care group, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime. -
Maritime worker alleges employer's negligence caused injuries
GALVESTON — A Florida maritime worker is suing a Danish container cargo company, alleging its negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff. -
Pressure control operator alleges employer failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — A pressure control operator is suing a technology company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Carnival cruise line blamed for injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas man is suing Carnival cruise lines, alleging negligence led to him falling down the stairs of a Carnival ship. -
Ship captain alleges negligence caused serious foot injury
GALVESTON — A ship captain is suing a seagoing towing vessel business, alleging negligence resulted in in severe and permanent injuries. -
Medical records manager accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Brazoria County woman is suing her former employer, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Safety representative alleges employer failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — A Brazoria County man is suing his employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying overtime. -
Disabled employee accuses conservation business of discrimination
GALVESTON — A disabled man from Chambers County is suing a water conservation business, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. -
Inspector alleges construction company failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — A North Carolina man is suing a construction company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying overtime. -
La Marque consumer accuses debt collector of illegal business practices
GALVESTON — A La Marque women is suing a debt collector, alleging unconscionable business practices. -
Sweeny ISD named in wrongful termination suit, accused of firing employee with multiple sclerosis
GALVESTON – Alleging the Sweeny Independent School District wrongfully terminated her last year, Brazoria County resident Lisa Smith has pursued legal action against her former employer. -
Injured motorist alleges postal service has failed to pay crash damages
GALVESTON — An injured motorist is suing the U.S. Postal Service, alleging wrongful denial of claims. -
Female pipefitter accuses construction company of discrimination
GALVESTON — A Calhoun County woman is suing a construction company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts and sex discrimination. -
Employee blames Wal-Mart for injuries
GALVESTON — An employee is suing Wal-Mart, alleging the store's negligence caused her to suffer injuries. -
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in case of man who died in Galveston jail
GALVESTON – A Texas family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in connection with the 2015 death of their son in the Galveston County Jail.