News from June 2016
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Who gets burned, the customer or Starbucks?
If someone spilled hot coffee on you or you accidentally suffered some other horrible instantaneous pain or injury, would it take you two years to react?
Texas AG blocks unlawful and deceptive conduct at Texas law firm
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has agreed to a judgment and permanent injunction against a former disbarred immigration attorney, Paul A. Esquivel, his former associate attorney, Juan Carlos Penaflor, and former office manager, Olvia Martinez.
Employee accuses Office Depot of discrimination, harassment
HOUSTON — A Magnolia woman is suing Office Depot, alleging discrimination and sexual harassment.
Employee accuses Texas Juvenile Justice Department of religious discrimination
SHERMAN — A Dallas woman is suing the suing Texas Juvenile Justice Department, alleging religious discrimination and retaliation.
Galveston County woman accuses property owners of negligence
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing the owners of a Galveston apartment building, alleging their negligence caused her to be injured in a defective elevator.
League City company accuses ail filtration business of stealing customers
GALVESTON — A League City company is suing an air filtration business, alleging it misappropriated the plaintiff's information to directly compete with them.
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.
Driver alleges millwork manufacturer owes overtime wages
HOUSTON — A Fort Worth driver is suing a Texas millwork business, alleging failure to pay overtime.
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.
Former employees allege Cage Water Technology owes overtime wages
BEAUMONT – Cage Water Technology is alleged to have not adequately compensated its employees for working overtime.
Man alleges hose caused injuries on job site
GALVESTON – An electrician alleges he was injured on a job site.
Educator alleges discrimination at Lone Star College-Kingwood
HOUSTON – An African-American educator alleges he was denied promotions because of his race at a Kingwood college.
Texas Supreme Court sides with state in tax-refund case
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court ruled unanimously against oil and gas company Southwest Royalties, Inc., in a tax-refund case that will ultimately save the state and its taxpayers more than $4 billion.
Employee alleges Lowe's negligence led to her injuries
BEAUMONT — An employee is suing Lowe's, alleging its negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Supreme Court deadlocks on Obama immigration policy to protect millions from deportation
The Supreme Court has failed to reach a decision in President Barack Obama’s most prominent effort to reform immigration policy, which would have provided a path to gaining legal status for up to 4.5 million immigrants and protect them from deportation.
Motorist blames Friendswood for city truck striking his vehicle
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing Friendswood, alleging the negligence of a city employee caused a traffic crash that injured the plaintiff.
Employee accuses property management business of age discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing an extended stay hotel business, alleging age discrimination.
Delivery driver accuses Domino's of failing to pay proper wages
HOUSTON — A Harris County pizza delivery driver is suing Domino's, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
California lender alleges Texas borrower cost her money
GALVESTON — A California woman is suing a Texas borrower, alleging she suffered financial damages of $25,000.