News from June 2013
Galveston judge's order of dismissal shuts missing engine lawsuit
HOUSTON - A lawsuit stemming from a missing engine was closed last month, recent court records show.
Defendants in 'unsafe' ladders lawsuit counter worker's claims
GALVESTON - More than a week after they were slapped with a $1 million lawsuit over a local man's alleged fall at a Galveston residence, Galvez Remodeling Inc. and its proprietor, Victor Galvez, have submitted their formal response.
Former Minnich employees fire back at company's lawsuit
GALVESTON - Two out-of-state men named in a recent lawsuit alleging they are out to ruin their former employer's business denied the allegations.
Former flight attendant terminated for suffering migraines reaches settlement with airline
HOUSTON - A former flight attendant's wrongful termination lawsuit against an airline is in the books as both parties have reached a settlement, recent court documents say.
Galveston man claims engineer's wrong calculations cost him windstorm coverage
GALVESTON - A local man is suing R-MAC Engineering Inc. and one of its engineers, Rod McCasland, for allegedly failing to abide by plans to reconstruct his Galveston home.
Wal-Mart slip and fall suit transferred to Hardin County
Litigation brought by Lydia White, who sued Wal-Mart alleging she slipped and fell in a puddle of water while shopping at the Lumberton location, will be transferred out of Jefferson County.
Infrared Cameras granted new trial following default judgment
A defendant in a breach of contract suit asserting it was never served notice has been granted a new trial.
40-foot long pipe crushes and kills man, family sues
The family of the late James Burnett is suing several companies, alleging the defendants are responsible for allowing a 40-foot long pipe to fall and crush their benefactor.
Woman submits motion to quash former employer's deposition notice into wrongful termination lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Travis County woman who sued her employer for terminating her because she reported illegal workplace activities is fighting a notice of deposition and subpoena for production of evidence.
Nurse alleges termination for reporting patient abuse
Area resident Shana Chesson is suing her former employer, Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas, alleging she was terminated for reporting patient abuse.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• JPMC Specialty Mortgage has filed an application for home equity foreclosure on the property of Clarence Wykoff, located at 5870 Ray Ave., Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
Exploding oven suit re-filed against new defendant
Dana Falcon, a Market Basket employee who sued the store two years ago when an oven exploded, has filed a new suit for the same injury against All Star Plumbing.
Woman sues Hilton Galveston in response to alleged rape by security guard
GALVESTON - Fertitta Hospitality Inc. and Hilton Worldwide are targets of a lawsuit from a woman claiming she was raped at their Galveston hotel last year.
Houston resident pursues legal action after flare gun 'unexpectedly' fires on him
HOUSTON - After a flare gun "unexpectedly" fired on his person earlier this year, Houston resident Jamie Miller has filed a lawsuit.
BNSF seeks to remove employee's personal injury suit from Galveston Co.
GALVESTON - BNSF Railway Co. seeks to remove an employee's personal injury lawsuit against it from Galveston County, recent court records show.
Ensnared lanyard results in suit against ConocoPhillips
Alleging a lanyard on his safety harness got snared and caused his back to wrench backwards, Rodrick Gatlin has filed suit against ConocoPhillips and Englobal U.S. for failing to supervise him.
Suit calling Dixon Mower a ‘piece of junk’ dismissed
An agreed order for dismissal with prejudice has been granted in a suit brought by a man unhappy with his mower.
Dupuy arrested again, faces new indictment
GALVESTON - Legal troubles continue to mount for a suspended and indicted Galveston County judge.
Chevron, Union Oil dismissed from asbestos suit
The children of the late Barney Tarver have settled their suit against Chevron USA and Union Oil of California, which alleged the companies negligently exposed their father to asbestos throughout his career.
Texas leg. fails in attempt to reform lawsuit lending
Despite support from legal groups and business organizations, a bill to regulate lawsuit lending failed to pass lawmakers during Texas' recent regular session.