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Wife of man who died from Mesothelioma claims the spray snow he used for years contained asbestos
AUSTIN — The wife of a man who died from Mesothelioma is suing the makers of Snow Drift spray snow claiming he was exposed to the asbestos in the product that he used for years to decorate the family Christmas tree. -
Former blood center employee claims wrongful termination stemming from wage dispute over Hurricane Harvey service
HOUSTON — Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center (GCRBC) is facing a lawsuit by a former employee who claims she was retaliated against and fired because of her wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission alleging that she was not paid for hours worked during Hurricane Harvey. -
Class-action lawsuit alleges that Sky Hook Rig Supply violated FLSA
HOUSTON — A Houston rental equipment agency serving the oil and gas industry is facing a class-action lawsuit by former employees who claim they were not paid for overtime work. -
Former employee files class-action lawsuit claiming Rise Construction misclassified workers to avoid paying overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas man claims he and others who worked for Rise Construction were misclassified as independent contractors as part of the company's alleged efforts to avoid paying social security, medicare taxes, unemployment benefits, workers compensation premiums and overtime pay. -
Baylor College of Medicine sued by man who claims surgical towel was left inside him
HOUSTON — A man who suffered complications and required additional surgery after a surgical towel was allegedly left inside during a procedure at Baylor College of Medicine has filed a negligence lawsuit against the hospital. -
Huntsville man sues Walgreens after alleged fall in parking lot
HOUSTON — A Huntsville man who slipped and fell in a Walgreens parking lot on handicap signage that was allegedly painted with a product that became slippery when wet is suing the drug store chain for negligence. -
Former employee alleges Cam Fields Solutions failed to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON — Cam Field Solutions is facing a lawsuit filed by a former welding inspector alleging that he was misclassified as an exempt employee and not paid for his overtime work. -
Houston man sues debt collector, alleges more than 400 harassing phone calls
HOUSTON — A Houston man is claiming he continued to receive more than 400 calls on his cell phone over a two-year period from a debt collector regarding a debt which he disputes. -
Former Northwest Harris County employee alleges FLSA violations
HOUSTON — A former general manger for the Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 24 is alleging that the county failed to pay him overtime. -
Woman's suit alleges that San Antonio firm violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
HOUSTON — A San Antonio-based law firm working in debt-collection practices is facing a lawsuit by a 63-year old woman alleging the firm's collection letter is misleading and violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). -
Stockholder alleges energy business gave misleading information about company's health
HOUSTON — A stockholder is suing an energy company, alleging shareholders were misled about the financial health of the company. -
Houston female police lieutenant alleges sexual harassment by her captain
HOUSTON — A female police lieutenant is suing her the city of Houston, alleging she was subjected to sexual harassment by her captain. -
Employee alleges MUY Pizza Houston failed to pay appropriate overtime wage
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston pizza business, alleging he was not paid the appropriate wage for overtime hours worked. -
Touching at Houston strip clubs challenged in antitrust lawsuit
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – An adult entertainment venue is suing the city of Houston alleging that it is harmed because its competitors are immune to certain city rules regarding touch between entertainers and customers. -
Montgomery consumer alleges he was misled by debt collection agency
HOUSTON — A Montgomery man is suing a debt collection agency, alleging the defendant misled him. -
Royal Cup employee alleges age, disability discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a coffee supply business, alleging he was discriminated against due to his age and disability. -
Employee alleges Geoscience Engineering failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston engineering business, alleging that he was not paid overtime for hours for which he qualified. -
Flood victim alleges FEMA failed to pay for hurricane damage
HOUSTON — A flood victim is suing FEMA, alleging her hurricane damages were not covered by her flood policy. -
Female employee alleges Watkins Center harassed, suspended her
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing her former employer alleging, she was harassed and ultimately suspended. -
Former nursing director alleges Texas Health School failed to pay for overtime work
HOUSTON — A former nursing director who currently lives in Maryland is suing a health enterprise, alleging she was not paid for overtime work.