News from May 2011
Sonic manager sues claiming he was fired for supporting co-workers who complained of harassment
LUFKIN - A manager for A Sonic Drive-In in Center has filed a lawsuit claiming he lost his job because he supported women co-workers who were complaining about sexual harassment by the general manager.
Missing paperwork leads to litigation over sale of pharmacy
The owners of a pharmacy have filed suit against the pharmacy's former owners, alleging they are not able to file a claim for damages following Hurricane Ike because of missing paperwork.
Company seeks $20K in rental payments
A Texas company claims it lost more than $20,000 when one of its tenants failed to make two months worth of rental payments.
Port Arthur man says couple failed to pay $30K for home purchase
A Port Arthur man claims he lost more than $30,000 when a couple who purchased a house from him failed to make their monthly payments.
Convenience store owner sues several after utility pole hits store
The owner of a convenience store filed suit against the truck driver he claims struck a telephone wire, causing a utility pole to fall onto the store.
Couple blames nine companies for man's asbestos-related disease
Blevins A Texas man and his wife are blaming nine defendant companies for causing the man to develop a malignant asbestos-related disease and industrial dust disease after working around products manufactured by the companies.
Fired firefighter sues city for releasing personal information
A Beaumont man claims he should have been hailed as a hero for stopping an intoxicated driver, but instead was fired from his position as a firefighter with the city.
Winnie teen sues Crystal Beach lumber company over forklift injury
GALVESTON - Winnie residents Dylan McKenzie and Sheila Leger are suing Seaside Holdings LLC after McKenzie allegedly injured himself at its place of business in Crystal Beach, recent court documents say.
Stucco company seeks $22K from church project
GALVESTON - Precise Stucco Solutions LLC has filed suit against Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Dickinson in an effort to recover around $22,000 for masonry work it provided.
Injured seamen claim captain was drunk when dredge hit underwater pole
Buzbee GALVESTON - Two Rio Grande Valley seamen are seeking $11 million from the captain they allege was intoxicated when he drove a dredging vessel into an underwater pole which caused them to be knocked overboard.
Man claims he was injured by manager of Kemah steakhouse
GALVESTON - A Houston man claims he was injured by the manager of a Kemah steakhouse, recent court documents say.
Couple says landscaper wrongly charged them for 94 loads of sand
GALVESTON � Harris County residents John and Susan Ferrari claim that they were wrongfully charged for transportation services to their Galveston property, recent court documents say.
Woman sues remodelers over fall at her home
GALVESTON � A Texas City woman claims a remodeling company created a hazardous condition in her home which caused her to fall and break her leg.
Business owner alleges partner took $200K from company
EDITOR'S NOTE: In an update on the case from defendant Justin Wright on Nov. 7, 2011, this case was resolved amicably without going to court. The litigation was the result of a dispute over a buy-out and use of the company name which was "blown out of proportion" by both parties. The former partners resolved their differences, and Wright retains the rightful use of the Wright Industrial Safety company
Home health agency seeks change of venue in harassment case
GALVESTON - The defendants in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed two months ago are requesting a change of venue.
La Marque school district reaches agreement with TEA over teacher's dismissal
GALVESTON - Explaining that it reached a resolution with a Texas Education Agency commissioner, the La Marque Independent School District seeks the approval of its motion for nonsuit without prejudice.
Texas City cops say woman's suit shows no evidence of brutality
GALVESTON - The city of Texas City entered a motion of summary judgment to dismiss the remaining claims a Texas City woman lodged against it in a lawsuit alleging police brutality.
Mother sued by son over credit card debt denies allegations
GALVESTON � A Dickinson woman who is being sued for more than $26,000 arising from credit card charges by her son recently filed an original answer.
Company sues to recover $20K in commercial rental fees
A Texas company claims it lost more than $20,000 when one of its tenants failed to make two months worth of rental payments.
'Loser pays' bill passes Texas House in emergency Saturday session
Creighton In an emergency session on Saturday, the Texas House of Representatives passed a "loser pays" bill that could change who pays legal fees in certain civil lawsuits.