U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division
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Houston retail store operator alleges violation of due process
HOUSTON — A Houston retail store operator is suing the United States, alleging improper disqualification of benefits. -
Houston man accuses charter school of phone harassment
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a charter school, alleging constant telephone harassment. -
Educator accuses school district of discriminatory employment practices
HOUSTON — A Harris County educator, originally from Nigeria, is suing the Windham school district, alleging racial discrimination. -
Pay-television provider sues multiple companies
Pay-television provider accuses multiple companies of copyright infringementHOUSTON DIVISION — A pay-television provider is suing Lool Tech Co., Limited and Shenzhen Bilinren Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a Shenzhen Lool Tech Co., Ltd., multiple companies, citing alleged copyright infringement.DISH Network LLC filed a complaint on June 20, in the U.S. -
Insurer alleges Richardson Stevedoring and Logistics Services Inc. failed to pay
HOUSTON – An insurance firm alleges that a Houston company failed to pay premiums for a workers' compensation and employers liability insurance policy. -
Photographer claims Capital Jet Inc. used photos without permission
TEXAS – A Florida-based photograph alleges that a Houston business published copies of his copyrighted works without his consent. -
Suit filed against Harris County man over alleged unpaid debt
HOUSTON – A New York business alleges a Harris County man has defaulted on a business loan. -
ExxonMobil calls on appeals court to uphold insurance coverage ruling
NEW ORLEANS – ExxonMobil Corp. recently asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to uphold a district court order that awarded $3.67 million to the company in an injury claim insurance coverage lawsuit filed against Electrical Reliability Services Inc. (ERS) and Old Republic Insurance Co. -
Car salesman alleges he was wrongfully terminated
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges that he was terminated by his employer because he refused to follow management's wrongful policies regarding car sales. -
O’Quinn firm asks court to enforce arbitration clause
HOUSTON—A Texas law firm wants a Federal judge to order a man suing the firm for malpractice to be compelled to enter arbitration and have the suit either dismissed or stayed. -
United Parcel Service sued for alleged Americans with Disabilities Act violation
HOUSTON — A business manager is suing United Parcel Service, a logistics company, citing alleged failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act. -
Nacogdoches County man alleges Refinery Specialties did not pay overtime
HOUSTON - A Nacogdoches County man is suing a Texas oilfield services company and its president, alleging they did not pay him overtime wages. -
Employees allege FLSA violations against Multi-Shot
HOUSTON—Several men are suing a drilling services company over claims it did not pay overtime wages. -
Woman alleges National Credit Systems misrepresented debt amount
HOUSTON—A Brazos County woman is suing a debt collection company over claims it falsely represented the amount of an outstanding debt. -
Federal Marine Terminals claims Couch Lines never paid invoice
HOUSTON—A stevedoring services company is suing a Houston cargo transportation company over an alleged unpaid invoice. -
Suit over social media posts concerning Silverado Senior Living in mediation
Mediation is taking place in a suit brought by the children of a woman living in a Sugar Land nursing home who claim they have been banned from the facility because social media postings. -
Louisiana company accuses marketing company of copying popular game utilized in promotional material
A Louisiana business claims a marketing company infringed on its trademark rights when it sent consumers a marketing device similar to that of the Louisiana business. -
Man dies of MRSA after stay at V.A. hospital, wife claims in lawsuit
The wife of a recently deceased man claims staff at Acuity Hospital of Houston failed to properly treat him for an MRSA infection, leading to his death. -
Houston TV producer claims job loss following cancer treatments
A former Fox Television morning producer claims she lost her job after she developed cancer and was forced to take time off work. -
Former constable claims unlawful termination after using approved leave
A former peace officer has filed suit against Harris County, saying he lost his job after he took time off due to medical leave.