Carol Ostrow News
Dianze Thompson alleges racially motivated treatment by U.S. government
A Harris County woman is suing the federal government, alleging violation of her civil rights in a series of actions that she says compromised her livelihood.
Family sues Paccar Inc., citing wronful death after accident
A family is suing a Washington State-based automotive company doing business in Texas, alleging wrongful death of their husband, father and son in a violent 2014 highway accident.
Shrimper’s widow alleges wrongful death following fatal head injury
A widow is suing a variety of food service companies, alleging the wrongful death of her husband pursuant to the Jones Act, the Survivor Act and other Texas regulations in his fatal head injury.
Widow sues employer over wrongful death when ‘copter pilot crashes
A Utah family is suing a California-based private aircraft corporation doing business in Jefferson County, alleging wrongful death pursuant to the Texas Survival Act in a 2013 accident that claimed the life of their husband and father. Lara Fitts of Washington County, UT, filed a lawsuit individually, as estate representative for Joshua Fitts, and as next friend of their minor childrebn Teague Joshua Fitts and Reece Star Fitts, against Rogers Helicopters Inc. in Jefferson County District Court
Shrimper’s widow alleges wrongful death following fatal head injury
A grieving widow is suing a cluster of food service companies alleging the wrongful death of her husband pursuant to the Jones Act, the Survivor Act and other Texas regulations in a fatal 2013 head injury. Phung Thanh Phan, the decedent’s wife, filed a lawsuit individually and on behalf of heir Khanh Nguyen and the estate of Minh Hong Nguyen against Lady More LLC, Kim & Son Seafood LLC, Kim’s Seafood 2000 Inc., Sa Van Ly d/b/a Kim Daughter Dock, and Farmer Boy’s Catfish Kitchens International I
Family blames manufacturer after rig cab jackknifes, kills driver
A family is suing a Washington state-based automotive company doing business in Texas, alleging wrongful death of their husband/father/son in a violent highway accident.
Neighbor takes boundary line case to court
A Brazoria County woman is suing a neighbor, alleging property infringement involving an old fence construction between their lots.
Seaman avers spinal injury in valve struggle
A seaman is suing his employer under the Jones Act and general maritime law, alleging negligence in a 2014 offshore work accident which he claims has caused permanent damages.
Restaurant patron trips on ramp, sues business
A Galveston County resident is suing a restaurant for premises negligence in 2015 when he allegedly fell on its ramp and suffered injuries.
Couturier consultant catches company in alleged FSLA violation
An event wardrobe specialist is suing her employer for allegedly attempting to elude overtime pay during her period of employment.
Educator sues employer, alleging discrimination
A teacher is suing a Harris County corporation for alleged civil rights violation and discrimination.
Pedestrian sues motorist over Independence Day accident damages
A Galveston County resident is suing a motorist alleging negligence in a 2013 Harris County automobile-pedestrian collision, claiming that her damages far exceed the court’s minimum jurisdictional limits.
Minority worker sues firms alleging assault, slander, racism and wrongful discharge
A Harris County citizen is suing two companies on charges of civil rights violation, constructive discharge, and fraud in 2012 when he lost his job after alleged incidents of threats and racial discrimination.
Ex-eatery employee charges firm with sexual harassment
A service worker is suing a restaurant business on allegations of extreme sexual harassment originating in 2013 and retaliatory discharge in 2014.
Shopper takes Aeropostale to court after slip and fall
A Brazoria County consumer is suing a retail business for alleged premises negligence leading to bodily injury in 2014.
Bankrupt consumer blames debt collection agency
A Little Elm resident is suing a Kansas-based corporation doing business in Texas, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Hourly worker initiates class action lawsuit against AllTech
A Texas worker is bringing a class action lawsuit against a limited partnership corporation for alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Texas labor law in an effort to collect unpaid overtime wages and other damages.
Field supervisor charges former employer for withholding wages
A Maryland man is suing his former Texas employer for breach of contract in 2012, when the company allegedly failed to pay his full contracted fee.
Minority employee alleges civil rights violations
A Harrison County man is suing a Dallas corporation, alleging unlawful employment practices that culminated in his discharge.
Bus passenger hits the ceiling, sues for damages
A bus passenger filed a lawsuit against a Beaumont business and a Florida company doing business in Texas on charges of vehicular negligence when a bumpy ride allegedly injured him in 2013.