News from November 2011
Federal judge hears BP motions to dismiss shareholder suits
Ellison HOUSTON - Like a sushi chief, a Houston judge must decide whether to chop up suits brought by BP shareholders so they can be served up in London courts.
Never-ending asbestos quagmire
It began on Dec. 10, 1966, at a courthouse in Beaumont, Texas.
136th Court District/December 2011
FLORA BUTLER ET AL VS GERARDO CUELLAR ET AL
Crew member claims he sustained groin injury on fishing boat
GALVESTON - La Marque resident Joseph Kapolcynski is suing Santa Fe local Keith E. Guindon and Katie's Seafood LLC over a groin injury he allegedly sustained while working on a fishing boat docked in Galveston two years ago.
Suit says contractor took money but failed to restore home
GALVESTON - Alleging Ari and Associates Inc. took their insurance money without restoring their home, William and Tammy Garibay have filed a lawsuit.
Suit against Wal-Mart says slick, wet substance caused fall
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores and Wal-Mart Stores Texas after she reportedly sustained injuries at the store in La Marque almost two years ago.
Woman claims wreck caused miscarriage
GALVESTON - Texas City resident Maria Mendoza claims an auto accident with Bacliff local Jason Smith caused her to have a miscarriage, recent court documents say.
Kia was previously wrecked, suit against dealer alleges
A 2008 Kia Optima GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman believes she purchased a "totaled" vehicle from Paramount Credit Inc. and has filed a lawsuit.
Construction worker claims he is owed $11,000 for apartment work
GALVESTON - Houston resident Juan Rocha is attempting to recover $11,000 from Velocity Commercial Capital and Jamail Alkalil, recent court documents say.
Woman claims injuries from Texas City wreck
GALVESTON - Belinda Caldwell claims she was in a two-vehicle accident with Roberto S. Vela in Texas City almost a year ago, recent court documents say.
Masonry company sues to collect $12,000 debt
GALVESTON - A.M. Masonry Inc. is suing MMNT Corp., Tammy Brundige and Brian Owens over a $12,000 debt.
Employee claims termination due to attack by co-worker
GALVESTON - A Santa Fe man claims injuries he sustained in an assault at his Texas City workplace and actions he took in response resulted in his termination.
Suit filed over fall at La Marque McDonald's
GALVESTON - Debra G. Gower of Marion, Ill., claims she injured her shoulder at a La Marque McDonald's two years ago.
Worker claims he fell because ship lacked railings
GALVESTON - Terry Scott Lowe blames an on-the-job fall on his employer, a lawsuit filed Oct. 25 in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas says.
Seaman sues over knee injury
GALVESTON - A Mississippi seaman has filed suit against four entities in response to a knee injury he sustained at sea more than six months ago, recent court documents say.
Jurors award $4.7M to family of TxDOT worker
A Jefferson County jury awarded $4.7 million Thursday to the family of a Texas Department of Transportation employee killed while doing roadwork in Southeast Texas.
BP to pay Texas $50 million for illegal emissions
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday that BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to pay the State $50 million for illegal emissions following an explosion and fire at its Texas City refinery.
****FOR PRINT***BP to pay Texas $50 million for illegal emissions
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday that BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to pay the State $50 million for illegal emissions following an explosion and fire at its Texas City refinery.
Suit alleges woman crashed vehicle into home
Port Arthur resident Sonia Vanegas is suing the woman who crashed a car into her home and her insurance providers.
Family sues over injuries in car wreck
A father and his two minor sons have filed suit against two Port Neches residents for injuries they received in an automobile collision.