News from 2011
Man sues to get repossessed bulldozer back
GALVESTON - Alleging his bulldozer was wrongfully confiscated, Santa Fe resident Willis N. Young has filed a lawsuit.
Investor sues over unpaid energy royalties
GALVESTON - An oil and gas investment company claims its partners have not paid it the royalties owed under an agreement.
Plaintiff wins $48K verdict in car wreck trial
A Jefferson County jury recently awarded plaintiff Mary Zeno, who sued Rogelio Aguilar for rear-ending her, more than $48,000 in damages.
Two sue driver over wreck on I-10
Two Jefferson County residents have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle, causing them to sustain serious injuries.
Man seeks deposition in possible defamation suit
A Jefferson County man has filed a petition for deposition against a woman who he claims made defamatory remarks about him.
Suit says A/C units in new home are defective
Two Orange County residents have filed suit against an air conditioner manufacturer, alleging the air conditioning units installed in their home were defective.
Lawsuit filed against gas can maker after Texas cheerleader burned at party
TEXARKANA, Texas - The parents of a Texas high school cheerleader have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a gas storage can after she suffered third degree burns when a friend attempted to pour gasoline on a camp fire.
Collection agency sued for not disclosing it was a debt collector
SHERMAN - A New York collection company is being sued by a Denton County woman after the company left her a voicemail but failed to say it was about collecting a debt.
***FOR PRINT***Governors of Texas, South Carolina sign tort reform into law
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry was in Houston Wednesday for the ceremonial signing of a new law that will implement a loser-pays system for frivolous lawsuits filed in the state.
Governors of Texas, South Carolina sign tort reform into law
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry was in Houston Wednesday for the ceremonial signing of a new law that will implement a loser-pays system for frivolous lawsuits filed in the state.
136th Court District 9/2011
CATHY R WHEELER ET AL VS HCA INC ET AL
Suit over John's Oyster Bar demolition ends in default judgment
The former John's Oyster Bar and later Immanuel Baptist Church building in Galveston was demolished in February 2009. GALVESTON - A local county court judge issued a default judgment in favor of a Galveston attorney who claims two local investors owe him money.
Suit against stylist over botched highlights settles
GALVESTON - A Friendswood woman's lawsuit over a botched highlighted job was recently dismissed by a local county court judge's final judgment.
Galveston Yacht Club, debris removal company settle lawsuit
GALVESTON - The parties in a lawsuit alleging a failure to pay for storm cleanup had their agreed motion to dismiss with prejudice granted.
Motion to dismiss granted in case between estranged spouses
GALVESTON - The plaintiff in a lawsuit over reportedly false criminal charges had her motion to dismiss granted.
Hotel seeks documents relating to sexual assault allegations
The Flagship Hotel after Hurricane Ike, September 2008. GALVESTON - The Flagship Hotel filed a motion to compel in a Palo Pinto County woman's lawsuit against it.
Divorced couple in litigation over credit card debt
GALVESTON - Maria Theresa Guidry is suing Monte James Guidry over a credit card debt, recent court documents say.
Inmate sues credit union over repossession of truck
GALVESTON - Claiming Amoco Federal Credit Union wrongfully repossessed his vehicle, an inmate in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice System has filed a lawsuit.
Galveston apartments sued over woman's injury
GALVESTON - A Michigan woman is suing a Seabrook apartment complex over injuries she sustained at its premises last year.
Woman sues visiting foreigner for giving her herpes
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman seeks $200,000 from a foreigner after she reportedly contracted a sexually transmitted disease, recent court documents say.