News from December 2013
Galveston judge Susan Criss resigning, plans run for Texas House
GALVESTON - A local state district judge is leaving the bench to run for another public office.
Non-suit issued in case alleging doctor failed to save woman’s life
A motion for non-suit has been filed in a suit alleging a woman died because the doctor failed to place her on a medication that could have saved her life.
Discovery still ongoing in defective saw suit against Lowe’s
More than a year and a half after being filed, discovery is still proceeding in a defective goods lawsuit against Lowe’s Companies.
Joint motion to dismiss benzene suit filed
The children of the late Mary Johnson and Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA have filed a joint motion for dismissal with prejudice in a wrongful death suit against, which alleges the company exposed her to benzene.
Motion for judgment on $351K verdict against county filed
Last month, a jury rendered a verdict of more than $350,000 against Jefferson County, finding that the county is responsible for a woman’s slip and fall at the county jail. On Dec. 2 the plaintiff in the case filed a motion for judgment on the verdict, court papers say.
Progressive sued for underinsured motorist benefits
Area resident Mohammad Mukhtar has filed suit against Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co., seeking to recover underinsured motorist benefits.
Argyle resident sues debt collector for invasion of privacy
SHERMAN - A resident of Argyle has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming the debt collector invaded his privacy by placing numerous calls to his cellular telephone in an attempt to collect someone else’s debt.
Batting cage injury case on deck for April 2014 jury trial
GALVESTON - Late April is usually when baseball season is in full swing. For a man who is suing for injuries allegedly sustained at a batting cage, late April 2014 is when a Galveston County jury will hear his lawsuit.
$64K debt leads to litigation
GALVESTON - In light of an apparent $64,000 debt it claims it is owed, Ecolotron Inc. has filed a lawsuit.
Local man claims he was involved in accident with alleged drunk driver
GALVESTON - A local man is suing a motorist he claims was drunk when the two got into an accident in Galveston two years ago.
Family alleges vehicle's defects contributed to deadly accident
GALVESTON - Chrysler Group LLC is named in a lawsuit stemming from a March 2012 auto accident which claimed the life of a female passenger as well as injured her relatives.
Dickinson woman says Webster cops detained her at residence 'with no probable cause'
GALVESTON - A Dickinson woman has filed a lawsuit over what she asserts is the forceful entry of her residence by law enforcement, recent court documents say.
Ethnicity reason behind educator's termination, lawsuit alleges
GALVESTON - An educator alleges a local community college terminated him because he is Bangladeshi American, according to recent court papers.
Wal-Mart sued over unwanted calls to Santa Fe man
GALVESTON - Santa Fe local William Hebert is suing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. over what he claims are unwanted calls.
Defendants non-suited in lawsuit over man’s fuse burns
A notice of non-suit was filed in a suit brought against several companies alleging a nite light fuse caught fire.
Discovery underway in suit alleging woman tripped over shoe while shoe shopping at Dillard’s
Discovery is underway in litigation brought by Dora Hudspeth, who tripped over shoes near the seating area while shoe shopping at Dillard’s.
March trial slated in suit accusing doc of causing hearing loss
A March trial has been slated in a medical malpractice suit brought by a Port Neches man, who claims he suffered nearly complete hearing loss in his left ear after the doctor ruptured his eardrum when he was a small child.
Manufacturers, business groups challenge EPA debarment ruling
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) — This week, a group of manufacturers joined other business groups in supporting BP’s efforts to fight the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s debarment ruling.
Sexual assault suspect answers suit against him
GALVESTON - A business owner who was recently arrested and charged for his alleged role in a high school prostitution ring answered a lawsuit against him.
Local organization fights plans to rebuild public housing units
GALVESTON - A local educational and charitable organization claims plans to rebuild two public housing units in Galveston that were damaged during Hurricane Ike would prove detrimental to current and future residents.