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Delivery driver alleges All Harvest Trading owes overtime
HOUSTON – A delivery driver is suing a Houston-based trading company, alleging he is owed overtime pay.
Trucking company alleges Inland Environmental owes hauling fees
HOUSTON – A Wisconsin trucking company is suing a Columbus oil and gas waste company, alleging delinquent fees of more than $142,000.
Seaman accuses Rawlings Bait of leaving him behind in wetland
GALVESTON – A seaman is suing two businesses and an individual, alleging he was injured and then left by a commercial fishing vessel while in a marsh wetland in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Texas subcontrator seeks $61,587 for Galveston water main project
GALVESTON – A subcontractor is suing a general connector, alleging money owed for work on a water transmission main project in Galveston.
Insurance company alleges investment firms negligent in non-coverage claim
TYLER – An insurance company is suing a Boerne investment business, seeking to get out of paying a claim in a fatal vehicle crash.
Mother blames Comcast for vehicle crash that injured child
HOUSTON – A woman representing a minor child is suing Comcast, alleging a van owned by the defendant ran a red light and caused a crash that injured her child.
Driver alleges Kia Motors vehicles not reasonably crashworthy
MARSHALL – A Tyler woman is suing Kia Motors, alleging one of its vehicles was not crashworthy, leading to serious injuries to her child.
Farmers Texas Mutual sued for allegedly failing to pay client's insurance claim
GALVESTON – A motorist has filed a lawsuit against his Texas insurance company, alleging the company is refusing to pay out a claim for injuries he suffered during a crash.
Sam’s Club employee allegedly struck man with cart, causing injuries
LA MARQUE – A Sam's Club customer is suing the store's parent company over injuries allegedly suffered when an employee struck him with a shopping cart.
Alleged sexual harassment leads to suit against Excel Chevrolet
JEFFERSON – A former saleswoman is suing a used car dealership in Longview, alleging she was constantly sexually harassed while employed there.
Ex-worker alleges AT&T failed to pay severance
HOUSTON – A Houston man is suing AT&T in an effort to get severance pay following a termination he alleges stems from discrimination.
Worker alleges Pilgrim's Pride negligence caused his injury
MARSHALL – An employee is suing a Mount Pleasant food company, alleging negligence for injuries he says he suffered when a co-worker ran him over with a large lift truck.
Father alleges insurance firm failed to pay benefits after son’s murder
MARSHALL – A Tatum man is suing a Dallas-based insurance company, seeking to collect benefits from his son’s murder.
Detention officer alleges probation department violated medical leave act
HOUSTON – A detention officer is suing the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, alleging the defendant incorrectly classified his sick leave, which led to his eventual termination.
Ex-workers allege Saia Motor Freight guilty of racial discrimination
HOUSTON – Two former employees are suing a Dallas trucking firm, alleging they and 10 other African-Americans were fired because they were black.
Computer engineer wants insurance firm to pay disability benefits
HOUSTON – A computer engineer is suing is Dallas-based insurance company, alleging failure to pay long-term disability insurance benefits.
Drilling operator alleges Bluestar Directional failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON – A drilling operator is suing an oilfield services company, alleging he and fellow workers were misclassified as independent contractors in order to not get overtime wages.
Seaman alleges owners of shrimping vessel won't pay for his injuries
GALVESTON – A seaman is suing the owners of a shrimping boat, alleging they refused to adequately take care of his injuries when he fell 12 feet from a ladder while out to sea.