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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Three carpenters allege former employers failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — Three carpenters have filed a class action lawsuit against a construction business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts. -
Oklahoma motorist blames truck driver for crash
GALVESTON — An Oklahoma motorist is suing another driver and his company, alleging their negligence caused a crash. -
Institute director sues UT Medical Branch
An institute director is suing his former employer, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), citing alleged retaliation, discrimination and harassment. -
24 Hour Fitness formally counters man's lawsuit alleging wrongful termination of membership
GALVESTON – Recent Galveston federal court records show that the Southern District of Texas is overseeing a lawsuit accusing 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. of terminating a man’s membership over a personal matter with one of its employees. -
Maritime businesses sue over 2014 oil spill
GALVESTON – Two maritime businesses have pursued legal action in response to a 2014 oil spill in Galveston Bay, recent Galveston federal court records show. -
Service technician blames platform operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Louisiana service technician is suing oil platform operators, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
American Eagle Outfitters employee claims store discriminating against him because of race, medical disorder
GALVESTON – A store manager for a Pittsburgh-based clothing and accessories retailer has brought a lawsuit alleging discrimination based on his race and medical condition. -
Father, son blame GM for family member's death
GALVESTON — A father and son are suing General Motors, alleging the automaker's negligence led to the death of their wife/mother. -
Bedias man claims Walmart failed to keep premises safe
GALVESTON — An invitee is suing Walmart Stores Texas, LLC, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries. -
Teller accuses Wells Fargo Bank of discrimination
GALVESTON — A La Porte woman is suing Wells Fargo, alleging racial discrimination. -
Harris Co. man claims Baytown PD mistreated him because of hearing disability
GALVESTON – A Harris County man is claiming that the Baytown Police Department refused to accommodate his hearing disability while he was in its custody two years ago. -
BNSF Railway Co. employee alleges negligence caused injury to hand
GALVESTON – An Oklahoma man alleges three fingers were amputated while he was placing plates on new tires while working. -
La. man blames ankle injuries on portable bleachers at convention center
GALVESTON – A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit as a result of injuries he allegedly suffered last year while watching a cheerleading competition at a local convention center. -
Workers allege consultant business failed to pay overtime sue employer
GALVESTON — Three Brazoria County workers are suing their employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Nurse alleges health care providers failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — A Harris County woman is suing dozens of health care providers, alleging retaliation and violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Store manager accuses Walmart of discrimination
GALVESTON — A female store manager is suing Walmart, alleging race and gender discrimination. -
Mother blames infant's burns on Saltgrass waitstaff
GALVESTON – A Missouri woman is suing Saltgrass, Inc. and Landry’s, Inc. after her infant daughter allegedly sustained burns from a hot condiment while they dined at one of defendants’ establishments. -
Galveston seeks dismissal of Harris Co. woman's suit alleging police brutality
GALVESTON – The City of Galveston and one of its police officers have countered a Harris County woman’s lawsuit arising from an incident at a bar earlier this year, Galveston federal court records indicate. -
8 Pearland property owners allege landfill operator botched job
GALVESTON — Eight Pearland property owners are suing a landfill operator, alleging breach of duty in allowing odors to permeate the plaintiffs' property. -
California bonding company blames multiple defendants for financial losses
Surety provider sues multiple entitiesGALVESTON — A surety provider is suing Expert House Movers, Inc., John P.