News from March 2011
Barbier to sign confidentiality order over Texas City evidence submitted in BP MDL
Coon U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier announced Friday that he would sign an order that would keep millions of documents from litigation stemming from BP's Texas City oil refinery explosion confidential.
Lawsuit claims woman ran red light, caused collision
Hampshire local James Bass is suing Vidor resident Sheri Terrell for allegedly disregarding a red light and striking his vehicle.
Asbestos suit filed against KCSR
The son of the late Daniel Oney has filed suit against his father's former employer, Kansas City Southern Railway Co., for allegedly exposing him to asbestos.
Seaman claims fall in galley due to improper cleaning materials
GALVESTON � Blaming an overly-slick floor for his multiple injuries, seaman Guillermo Camarillo has filed suit against his employer.
Muslim inmate claims TDCJ denied religious dietary restrictions
GALVESTON � A Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate claims he is not being served meals prepared in accordance to his religion's laws, recent court documents say.
Texas Petrochemicals files motion dismiss in suit over damaged pipeline
Texas Petrochemicals has filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit claiming its pipelines were damaged when another pipeline ruptured and started a fire.
Defendants in slip-and-fall against mall non-suited
Defendants in a slip-and-fall lawsuit filed by Orange County resident Sandra Duhon were recently non-suited.
Man alleges knee went through dashboard in auto collision
Area resident James Corkran has filed suit against Nederland resident Charles Lyon, alleging he made an unsafe lane change and caused an automobile collision.
Loan company seeks summary judgment in suit over withholding insurance payments
Two years ago, Paul and Anitra Henson sued their mortgage company, Homeq Servicing, for allegedly failing to endorse insurance proceeds for hurricane damage.
Judge orders dismissal of case over loss of investment funds
A local judge has ordered a case brought by a Port Arthur man, who sued several investment companies and a broker over lost investments, be dismissed with prejudice.
Galveston police chief files $1M defamation suit against councilman
GALVESTON � Galveston Police Chief Charles Wiley is seeking $1 million from Galveston Councilman Chris Gonzales for making false statements about him.
Business partner sues Kemah mayor for violating agreement
GALVESTON � A Seabrook business owner alleges that Kemah Mayor Matthew D. Wiggins Jr. committed detrimental acts against their joint venture.
Santa Fe collision subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON � A Texas City man has filed suit over a side collision in Santa Fe.
Woman sues Wal-Mart over fall at La Marque store while pregnant
GALVESTON � A Galveston County woman has filed a $50,000 lawsuit against Wal-Mart over a fall she took at its La Marque store more than a year ago.
Water in seafood aisle leads to slip-and-fall suit against HEB
GALVESTON � Friendswood resident Laura Brower has filed suit against H.E.B. Grocery Co. LP after she slipped on a pool of water at its Friendswood store last April.
Assisted living manager claims race prevented promotion to director
GALVESTON � Sharon A. Jackson believes she was passed over for a key position with her employer because of her race, recent court documents say.
Dickinson resident sues over auto crash
GALVESTON � Dickinson resident Marisela Montes Martinez has filed suit against Richard Andrew Clark over an auto collision last year.
Defective door blamed for seaman's injuries
GALVESTON � Galveston resident Jason L. Upchurch is seeking compensation after he injured his right hand while working aboard the M/V Kylie Williams.
Seaman says vessel moved as he attempted to board
Eiland GALVESTON � Seaman Eugene Ceasar claims he was injured two years ago as he attempted to board a vessel, recent court documents say.