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Café Del Rio seeks slip & fall plaintiff’s deposition
Cafe Del Rio has filed a notice to take the deposition of plaintiff Shareka Broussard, who slipped and fell while in the restroom at the Mexican food restaurant. As previously reported, on Dec. 17,...
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Fireman amends petition in $1M defective boot suit
A volunteer firefighter has amended his petition against Weinbrenner Shoe Co. – a suit he brought for injuries he allegedly received because of a defective boot. As previously reported, Timothy Rivette...
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Gas station asserts woman is the one responsible for spilling coffee on herself
While pouring a cup of coffee at a convenience store, Amanda Cardoza spilled the hot beverage on herself – an action the store says was caused by her own negligence. Alleging the defendants failed to...
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Man dies during dialysis, family sues Medical Center
The family of the late Ernest Edwards Jr. have filed suit against two companies and one nurse, alleging they allowed their benefactor to die during dialysis. Representing Edwards’ estate, Jeanette...
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Calif. residents claim injuries in alleged auto-pedestrian accident
GALVESTON – Two California residents have filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma woman in response to an alleged auto-pedestrian accident last year in Galveston. Alfred Dennis Stout, of Alta Loma, Calif.,...
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‘Wet and slick’ floor at Galveston Kroger caused shopper’s slip and fall,...
GALVESTON – A Waller County woman claims a slick substance caused her to slip and fall at a Galveston Kroger back in June, recent court documents say. Theresa Yanchak filed a lawsuit against Kroger...
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Roofer claims employer mistreated him because of race
HOUSTON – Houston resident Cedric Richard brought a lawsuit against Chamberlin Roofing/Waterproofing Co., claiming it subjected him to race-based disparate treatment. Recent court papers filed Nov. 12...
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Harris Co. man sues after cart falls on him
GALVESTON – Claiming he was injured while unloading cubicles in Galveston last year, Harris County resident Jorge Cavazos Lopez has filed a lawsuit. Hardee In court documents filed Nov. 8 in Galveston...
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Professional rift between ophthalmologists results in litigation
GALVESTON – A retired ophthalmologist initiated litigation against his fellow shareholders and their Galveston practice for what he asserts is “oppression of a minority shareholder.” A lawsuit filed...
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UPR seeks to swap counsel in collision suit
Union Pacific Railroad has filed a motion to substitute counsel in an automobile collision lawsuit brought over an employee’s collision. As previously reported, Kountze resident Joyce Cormier filed...
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Defendant companies seek to designate injured man’s employer as responsible...
Two defendant companies have filed a motion for leave to designate responsible third party in an injury lawsuit, asserting the plaintiff’s employer is responsible for his injury. As previously...
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Woman’s $5 million civil rights suit alleges police officer ex-husband...
HOUSTON – A Madisonville woman is pursuing legal action in response to a November 2011 traffic stop which resulted in her arrest for alleged drug possession. In a lawsuit filed Nov. 8 in Houston...
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Houston residents pin Galveston accident on La Marque motorist
GALVESTON – Three Houston residents claim a La Marque man struck them at a Galveston intersection two years ago and have filed a lawsuit. Recent court papers filed Nov. 12 in Galveston County District...
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Woman alleges companies terminated her for refusing to accept demotion
HOUSTON – Claiming NiSource Gas Transmission and Storage Co. and Columbia Gas Transmission LLC fired her for raising issue with a demotion, Houston resident Brittany Russell has filed a lawsuit....
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Friendswood man implicated in high school prostitution ring faces lawsuit...
GALVESTON – A Friendswood man suspected of having sex with underage girls faces a lawsuit from the parents of one of the alleged victims, recent court documents say. The plaintiffs sued 62-year-old...
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Chevron settles asbestos suit
The family of the late Romeo Vera has reached a settlement in their suit against Chevron U.S.A. – the company they blamed for Vera’s asbestos exposure and death. As previously reported, Gaynell Vera,...
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Chevron, Texaco dismissed from asbestos suit
Texaco and Chevron USA have been dismissed from an asbestos suit brought by the widow of Homer Fitts, who sued the companies alleging they negligently exposed him to asbestos throughout his career. As...
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Discovery proceeding in injury suit against Safety Star Industrial
Discovery is still proceeding in litigation brought by John Sikes, who sued Safety Star Industrial for injuries he allegedly received while repairing a forklift. As previously reported, the suit was...
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Plaintiff designates new lead counsel in suit over back wages
Plaintiff Thomas Andrew Morrell, who sued Morgan Building & Spas seeking to recover back wages, has designated a new lead counsel. As previously reported, the suit was filed Dec. 4, 2012, in...
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Non-suit filed in recount suit over county Tax Assessor election
A notice of non-suit has been filed in a lawsuit seeking to overturn last November’s Election Day results for the position of Jefferson County Tax Assessor/Collector. As previously reported, Thomas...
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