News from June 2012
Subcontractor sues over $2M owed for blasting work at Motiva
Massad A South Carolina corporation claims it lost more than $2 million after it provided labor and materials to a company that refused to pay for its services.
Development company sues to recover $90,000 settlement
Lawdermilk A Jefferson County company has filed suit against the gym it claims has failed to honor payments arranged in a settlement agreement.
Woman, son sue over injuries from collision
A woman claims she and her son were injured during a collision.
Number of plaintiffs surpasses 50,000 for suits over BP toxic release
GALVESTON - The Galveston County District Clerk's Office reports that about 50,000 people have filed suit against BP in response to an alleged toxic release at the petrochemical company's Texas City facility two years ago.
New Yorker wants wreck suit moved out of Galveston County
Fairless GALVESTON - A New York man sued for a two-vehicle wreck in Amarillo in 2010 wants the suit moved out of Galveston County.
Rear-end crash on FM 517 leads to lawsuit
Hunt GALVESTON - Floyd Milton Fowler Jr. claims Rachel Williams Grimmett rear-ended him last year in League City, recent court documents say.
Suit filed over title to Texas City property
GALVESTON - Texas City locals Philip Alder Jr. and Dianne Baxter have filed suit against La Marque resident Todd E. Lausen in an effort to obtain a title to real property in Texas City, recent court documents say.
Suit alleges motorist failed to yield
Texas resident Alvin Hill is suing Beaumont local Ryan Rogers for injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle collision.
Gold Club sued after fatal drunk-driving collision
Weycer The Gold Club is being blamed for over-serving three men and allowing them to drive home intoxicated, which led to a crash that claimed all three men's lives.
Inmate claims judge denied speedy trial
GALVESTON - A Texas inmate has filed suit against a local municipal judge, claiming he was deprived of his right to a speedy trial.
Pastor claims gospel singer recorded his copyrighted songs
HOUSTON - Claiming his friend used his songs without his permission, an Ellis County pastor has filed a lawsuit.
Defendants respond to allegations over failed beach development
GALVESTON - Two defendants in a recent lawsuit alleging they provided inaccurate information about development projects in Crystal Beach have filed an original answer.
W. Va. court suspends former Texas attorney's license for three years
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - The West Virginia state Supreme Court has followed with officials in the Lone Star State in placing the career of a Texas attorney now living in West Virginia on hiatus.
Construction company says man's own negligence led to his fatal fall
Fairless GALVESTON - The employer of a man who allegedly died from injuries suffered during a fall at the Tiki Island fire station has submitted a formal response to legal action against it, recent court records show.
TRO issued in suit over non-compete agreement
Fuhr GALVESTON - A local state district judge issued a temporary restraining order in a March lawsuit alleging violations of a non-compete agreement.
Suit claims residents conned into settlement
Two people claim three Jefferson County residents conned them into settling into an agreement for land that the residents did not own in an attempt to settle a debt.
Couple sues to recover settlement
Two people filed court documents in hopes of receiving money they say is due to them per a settlement.
Banks battle it out over property title
Wimberley A bank claims it owns a property while another bank is fighting to gain proceeds from the title.
UPR, injured employee agree on trial date
Gibson Last week, Union Pacific Railroad and plaintiff Frank Tucker agreed on a discovery control plan order, setting the case for a late 2013 trial date.
Slip & fall against Stop N Drive settles
Oxford A slip-and-fall lawsuit against Sabir Inc. recently settled.