News from May 2013
Medical affidavits filed in suit alleging crane dumped load on man’s hand
Plaintiff Craig Fregia’s medical affidavits have been filed in a personal injury suit against Diamond “B” Services.
Summary judgment sought in slander suit between prosthetics providers
A motion for summary judgment was recently filed in a suit between prosthetic providers, which alleges the defendant company engaged in slander.
O’Reilly Automotive asserts plaintiff’s negligence caused him to slip and fall
O’Reilly Automotive, a defendant in a slip-and-fall lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Decuir, recently amended its answer to assert contributory negligence.
Jurors side with defendant in chemical dousing lawsuit
GALVESTON - A company sued after a man was doused with chemicals emerged the victor in the litigation, recent court records show.
Manvel resident's 'tar baby' lawsuit comes to a close
HOUSTON - A lawsuit in which a Manvel resident alleged that he was called a "tar baby" and ultimately fired was recently closed.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over Huntington man’s use of Plavix prescription drug
LUFKIN - The wife of a deceased Huntington man has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the prescription drug Plavix claiming that the drug caused a deadly intracerebral hemorrhage.
Department store's empty display platform caused man to fall, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - After he allegedly hurt himself at a Marshalls department store in west Houston two years ago, Harris County resident Gerard F. Waller has filed a lawsuit.
Montgomery Co. man sues Yusen after termination for failing to meet 'impossible' sales target, alleges age discrimination
HOUSTON - A Montgomery County man alleges Yusen Logistics Americas Inc. fired him for not meeting what he believes is an impossible sales goal, recent court documents say.
Dupuy plotted to kill ex-wife, judge's ex-fiancée says
GALVESTON - The ex-fiancée of a suspended Galveston County judge took the stand in his custody hearing Wednesday.
Companies locked in apparent dispute over tire shipment
HOUSTON - An apparent dispute over a shipment of tires is the focus of a federal lawsuit.
Man’s toes crushed by large flange, several companies sued
A man alleging his foot was so badly crushed by a large flange that a toe had to be amputated has filed suit against several companies.
Man files lawsuit in effort to regain control of domain name
HOUSTON - A Harris County man is pursuing legal action in an effort to regain complete control of a domain name and Web site administration rights from a former associate.
West End Marine sues to recover $230K for role in beach restoration project
GALVESTON - West End Marine Inc. claims RLB Contracting Inc. owes an outstanding debt of about $230,000 and has filed a lawsuit to recoup the amount in question.
Family of woman killed in recent Galveston accident files lawsuit
GALVESTON - The family of a woman killed last month in a two-vehicle accident in Galveston has filed a lawsuit.
Galveston Co. judge schedules July trial date for vehicle rights lawsuit
GALVESTON - Both sides in an alleged dispute over a vehicle will get to present their arguments in July, according to recent court records.
Harris Co. woman sues League City man following February wreck
GALVESTON - A Harris County woman is suing a League City man and his employer over a two-vehicle accident in Houston a couple of months ago, recent court documents say.
Second try with classic car repair lawsuit ends in win for owners
GALVESTON - The last time the lawsuit between Ector County residents Justin and Tamika Dalton and local mechanic Steve McClure was closed, Galveston County Court at Law No. 2 Judge ruled in McClure's favor on grounds the couple did not appear at a status conference.
COM denies it terminated woman for reporting alleged theft
GALVESTON - A school accused of firing an employee for reporting alleged theft has fired back at the woman's claims.
Dickinson man non-suits defendants in auto-pedestrian accident lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Dickinson man who sought more than $1 million in damages after he was run over by a friend following his birthday celebration last year recently decided to close his lawsuit.