News from August 2011
Jones Act suit filed over blown water pump
GALVESTON - A Louisiana seaman has filed a Jones Act lawsuit in response to a shoulder injury he reportedly sustained three months ago.
League City man sues storage facility to recover motorhome
GALVESTON - A League City man has filed suit against a local storage facility and its employees in an effort to retrieve his recreational vehicle, recent court documents say.
Doctor sues UTMB for revoking surgical privileges
GALVESTON - A local physician is suing the University of Texas Medical Branch, saying the school revoked his surgical privileges without cause.
Woman's fall at Bacliff convenience store leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON - After sustaining injuries at a Bacliff convenience store last year, a Dickinson woman pursues legal action.
Computer company sues over failure to pay for furniture
GALVESTON - Computer Comforts Inc. alleges Covington Office Solutions, Covington Office Products Inc., Anthony Covington and David Pollitt owe it approximately $50,000 for computer furniture purchased last year.
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GALVESTON - A lawsuit alleging a Tarrant County man fell ill after drinking from a tainted beer can recently came to a close.
Suit filed after backhoe strikes vehicle
GALVESTON - AAA Texas County Mutual Insurance Co. seeks approximately $7,000 from a Humble man and his employer in response to a vehicular accident three months ago with one of its clients.
Man sues after scaffold collapses while repairing beach house
GALVESTON - John Boleyn has filed a $50,000 lawsuit against Sunbelt Rentals Inc., complaining about a defective scaffold.
Couple sues to recover $500K
GALVESTON - In an effort to recover $500,000, Harris County residents Mary Lou and James Durham are suing Bull Capital Co.
Property owners sue over foundation problems
GALVESTON - Asserting that Friendswood Hidden Cove Property Owners' Association failed to finish repairs to the foundation of their unit and garage, Mel and Sandra Austin seek approximately $40,000 in damages.
Corvette slams into Suburban, lawsuit
GALVESTON - Theresa and Sam Lynn have filed suit against Gregory Jarman over a two-vehicle accident two years ago in League City.
Parents allege surgeon botched child's penile surgery
The parents of a minor are suing the Beaumont physician who allegedly botched the child's penile surgery.
Toxicity report trial ends with $1.4M verdict
Finding that two defendants falsified a toxicity report, a Jefferson County jury awarded Martin Product Sales nearly $1 million in damages, plus an additional $445,500 in attorney's fees.
Woman sues driver's employer following collision
Alleging injuries from an automobile collision, Port Arthur resident Sheila Trahan has filed suit against Rodney Thrailkill and his employer, Chica and Associates.
Woman sues one month after wreck
About one month after being involved in a motor vehicle collision, Jennifer Simmons has filed suit against Dorothy Baker � the woman she claims caused the wreck.
Potential sexual harassment claim brought against Turner Industries
A petition to perpetuate testimony has been filed against Turner Industries Group which seeks the deposition of two former company employees.
Dealership sued for not using recommended oil
Groves resident James Cross has filed a suit against the Allen Samuels Auto Group, alleging the dealership didn't use the recommended oil when they changed his truck's lubricants two years ago.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of two new lawsuits were filed in Jefferson County District Court against insurance companies, July 18-22, 2011.
Port Arthur hotel sued by terminated employees who complained about sexual harassment
Holiday Inn-Park Central A sister and brother have filed a lawsuit against a Port Arthur hotel claiming they lost their jobs for complaining about sexual harassment.
Suit alleges KFC allowed minor to be sexually harassed
Stetson SHERMAN - A young Collin County woman has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against Kentucky Fried Chicken that argues the company filed to take action against a co-worker who was committing sexual harassment.