News from May 2016
Texas, 9 other states, join lawsuit against Department of Labor
LUBBOCK—A federal judge has allowed a coalition of 10 states, including Texas, to join a lawsuit filed by five business-rights organizations against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) opposing the DOL’s new interpretation of a law that would require businesses to disclose contacts with attorneys regarding union organization.
Taqueria Govea accused of not paying overtime
HOUSTON – An employee alleges she was not paid overtime while working for a food truck.
Chevrolet owner alleges Tahoe had defective airbags
BEAUMONT – A Louisiana woman alleges she was injured in a vehicle accident because an airbag did not deploy.
Parents, student accuse Denison school district of negligence
SHERMAN — Two parents and a student are suing the Denison school district, alleging a hostile work environment led to the student being attacked by a school employee during class.
Employee alleges Beaumont company's negligence caused his injuries
BEAUMONT — An employee is suing a Beaumont business, alleging negligence caused him a severe foot injury.
2 Texas men allege Florida woman owes more than $300,000
MARSHALL — Two Texas men are suing a Florida woman, alleging she failed to return $500,000.
Employee accuses exterminator of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An employee is suing a Harris County exterminator, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Galveston County business accuses Harris County company of breach of contract
GALVESTON — A Galveston County corporation is suing a Harris County business, alleging it failed to manufacture metal parts according to the plaintiff's specifications.
TEXAS AG alerts homeowners to repair scams
AUSTIN—Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns all Texans to be aware of unscrupulous contractors who may attempt to take advantage of home owners after damaging storms.
Former employee accuses NASA of discrimination
GALVESTON — A League City woman is suing NASA, alleging she was discriminated against based on race.
Motorcycle owner alleges repair shop failed to fix bike
GALVESTON — A Louisiana man is suing a Friendswood repair shop, alleging breach of contract in failing to fix his motorcycle.
Employee alleges Houston business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An Ellis County woman is suing a Houston business, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
11-state coalition, including Texas, sues over bathroom edict
AUSTIN — Behind Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia is one of 11 states that filed suit against the U.S.
Watchdog group asks Texans to keep arbitration out of insurance policies
AUSTIN – Texas Watch, a self-proclaimed consumer protection group, recently launched a campaign urging Lone Star residents to tell the Texas Department of Insurance to keep arbitration out of insurance disputes.
Texas, W.Va. AGs ask EPA to halt spending on Clean Power Plan
AUSTIN — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently sent a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency to stop spending federal tax dollars to comply with the halted Power Plan.
Former Sitco Enterprises employee alleges she was not paid overtime
HOUSTON – A sewing machine operator has filed a class-action suit against her former employer over allegations that she and the class members are owed unpaid overtime wages.
Mechanics allege they were not paid overtime
HOUSTON – Two Harris County man allege that thay were not paid overtime for their work as a mechanic by their former employer.
Draco Overseas Trading alleges diesel fuel wasn't delivered per agreement
HOUSTON – A Florida company alleges several international corporations
breached their contract with it by providing false interpretations in order for plaintiff to agree to the transaction.
Tri-Con Inc. files suit against gas station owner over alleged breach of contract
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County business alleges that a Houston business has defaulted on a loan.
Norwegian company alleges Houston business owes more than $2 million
GALVESTON — A Norwegian corporation is suing a Houston offshore energy business, alleging failure to pay a debt of more than $2 million.