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Houston woman alleges physician's failure to diagnose condition led to loss of vision in eye
HOUSTON — A woman alleges a physician's failure to properly diagnose and treat her eye condition led to the loss of vision in one of her eyes. -
TLRPAC Endorses Dr. Dawn Buckingham for Texas Land Commissioner
AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Dr. Dawn Buckingham in her campaign for Texas Land Commissioner. -
Denial of motion to dismiss reversed in slip and fall case against UTMB at Galveston
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston won in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals as a three-judge panel reversed a previous denial of UTMB’s motion to dismiss concerning a patient’s slip and fall. -
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 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. -
Appeals court rules against widow in case against UTMB
HOUSTON -- A widow who sued the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for the death of her husband was unsuccessful in the Texas 14th Court of Appeals as the judges reversed Oct. 31 a denial to dismiss from a lower court. -
Pharmacist alleges UT Medical Branch is unfairly withholding personnel file
GALVESTON — A pharmacist is suing a medical center, alleging his personnel file is being unfairly withheld from him. -
Ship crewmember alleges Del Monte negligence caused fall through open hatch
GALVESTON — A Galveston ship worker is suing Del Monte, alleging he was injured when he fell through an open hatch aboard a vessel. -
Fired employee alleges age, race discrimination
HOUSTON — A Liberty County woman is suing her former employer, alleging she was unfairly terminated and retaliated against due to her age and race. -
Patient alleges nurse prescribed medication that led to complications
GALVESTON — An elderly woman is suing a doctor, alleging the plaintiff was prescribed a medication that led to her developing medical complications. -
Patient alleges medical professionals caused his paralysis due to spinal surgery
GALEVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing a medical facility, alleging he was caused paralysis during spinal surgery. -
'Poorly maintained' elevator at UTMB prompts litigation
GALVESTON – The law firm Glaze * Garrett, P.L.L.C. in Gilmer, Tex. has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two individuals who claim they were injured during an elevator ride last year at the University of Texas Medical Branch, recent Galveston County District Court records show. -
First District upholds dismissal of discrimination suit against University of Texas Medical Branch
HOUSTON – An opinion issued May 3 in the Texas 1st District Court of Appeals affirms a trial court's judgment against a nurse who cited the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act regarding alleged discrimination and retaliation at work. -
Nurse claims University of Texas Medical Branch discriminated against her because of disorder
GALVESTON – A nurse alleges that she was discriminated against by a medical facility because of her disability. -
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. -
Cancer-stricken priest sues insurer for failing to reimburse claim
HOUSTON – A Roman Catholic priest brought a lawsuit against his insurer on allegations it mishandled a claim from a year ago, according to Harris County District Court records. -
Vet files second lawsuit over his firing after animal complaints against UT
GALVESTON – A veterinarian fired from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2015, allegedly after he spoke out about monkeys allowed to needlessly suffer during biomedical research, has filed a second lawsuit over his dismissal. -
Patient accuses medical care providers of negligence
GALVESTON — A Brazoria County man is suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence caused him to become ill. -
UT Medical Branch sued over complications from foot surgery
A patient is suing University of Texas Medical Branch and Dr. Vinod Panchbhavi, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries during her foot surgery. -
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.