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Family asserts Houston police Tasered son trying to protect mother
HOUSTON - A Houston family is suing the city following an incident almost two years ago in which its police department allegedly used excessive force on the then-teenage son. -
Injured woman's lawsuit says Wal-Mart did not take care of rain-slicked floor
HOUSTON - A Fort Bend County woman's visit to a Wal-Mart in Wharton resulted in a slip-and-fall, recent court documents say. -
Female welder brings sexual discrimination lawsuit against former employer
HOUSTON - A Dayton woman took legal action against her former employer, claiming it subjected her to gender-related discrimination. -
South Houston woman says hospital fired her for complaining about office administrator
HOUSTON - A South Houston woman claims Texas Children's Hospital fired her for taking action in response to disparate treatment at her expense, recent court papers say. -
Former Montgomery police chief alleges city fired him for refusing to commit criminal acts
HOUSTON - Asserting he was wrongfully terminated, a former police chief of the city of Montgomery has taken the latter to court. -
Stylists sue Hair Club for Men for sexual harassment
HOUSTON - The Hair Club for Men and Aderans America Holdings Inc. face a sexual harassment lawsuit from a group of stylists. -
Motorist from N.C. sued over accident in Waller Co.
HOUSTON - An Austin County family has filed a lawsuit against a North Carolina man in response to a two-vehicle accident late last year in Waller County. -
Lawsuit: Mortgage company failed to address employee's concerns about sexual harassment
HOUSTON - Alleging she was "singled out" by Sutherland Mortgage Services Inc. for sexual harassment because of her gender, Houston resident Tessa Vitatoe pursues legal action. -
Man claims Wal-Mart's refusal to fill prescriptions caused stroke
HOUSTON - Claiming Wal-Mart's refusal to give him his medication caused him to suffer a "major life-threatening injury," a Harris County resident has pursued legal action. -
San Jac Co. wreck caused by truck stuck under overpass, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - A two-vehicle crash in San Jacinto County in November 2011 is the subject of a Smith County man's federal lawsuit. -
Terminated truck driver fights for job reinstatement
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Jimmie Williams initiated legal action against his former employer after it allegedly fired him for a medical condition that caused him to faint. -
Women bring age discrimination suit against former employer
HOUSTON - Two women claim Quality Christmas Tree Ltd. fired them because of their respective ages, recent court documents say. Eileen Juneau and Loretta Gould's lawsuit was first filed in Harris County District Court. -
Harris Co. woman alleges deafness led to firing
HOUSTON - A Harris County woman has brought a lawsuit against Quality Christmas Trees Ltd. for allegedly terminating her because she is deaf. -
Lawsuit: JoS A. Bank fired woman for complaining about racial discrimination, sexual harassment
HOUSTON - A clothing retailer is accused of racial discrimination and sexual harassment by a former employee, recent court documents say. -
Katy woman trips on protruding platform at Wal-Mart, files lawsuit
HOUSTON - Claiming she injured herself at her local Wal-Mart three months ago, Katy resident Aida Sanford seeks damages. -
Harris Co. couple files lawsuit after wife suffers injuries on bus ride
HOUSTON - A Harris County couple recently initiated legal action against All Aboard America! Holdings Inc. and Industrial Bus Lines Inc. following an alleged incident in Phoenix which left the wife with injuries to her back and spine. -
Woman sues Wal-Mart after slip and fall on 'greasy' substance
GALVESTON - After she reportedly slipped and fell last year at a Webster Wal-Mart, Nicole Burrell has pursued legal action. -
Safway Services fired Harris Co. man for being 'old and slow,' according to lawsuit
HOUSTON - After Safway Services LLC allegedly fired him for being "old and slow," Harris County resident Henry Roach has filed a lawsuit. -
Kroger employee says store retaliated against her in wake of sexual harassment complaints
HOUSTON - Complaining that she is the target of retaliation as an employee of Kroger Texas L.P., Harris County Dawn Marie Dahl seeks damages. -
Consultant says termination for modifying equipment rooted in gender discrimination
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Kristina Eaton recently took Johnson & Johnson Inc., Depuy Synthes Sales Inc. and Synthes USA Sales LLC to court for firing her because of her gender, court records show.