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Woman says former supervisor harassed her for suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
HOUSTON - Houston resident Dana Santiago is suing a former supervisor after she was allegedly fired from a bank for suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. -
Atlanta woman says medical leave, refusal to discriminate resulted in firing from Houston job
HOUSTON - An Atlanta woman alleges she was fired from her job in Houston for taking time off to recover from an operation and has pursued legal action. -
Man seeks damages from businesses after garden soil bag crushes finger
HOUSTON - After injuring one of his digits loading a cart with bags of garden soil at a hardware store near his residence, Montgomery County resident Ed Tchamanzar seeks damages. -
Former janitor claims she lost job for reporting alleged sexual assault by supervisor
HOUSTON - A federal lawsuit accuses ISS Facility Services Inc. of allegedly terminating a female janitor for reporting sexual assault. -
Lawsuit: Car rental business terminated man because of heart ailment
HOUSTON - Humble resident Ethan J. Foerst has filed a lawsuit against EAN Holdings LLC and EAN Services LLC for allegedly terminating him because of his heart problems. -
Houston woman claims employer favored male co-workers
HOUSTON - A Houston woman claims Ceres Gulf Inc. discriminated against her because of her gender, recent court papers say. -
N.Y. woman sues Wal-Mart, Tyson claiming chicken nuggets contained glass
HOUSTON - A Wal-Mart employee is suing the discount retailer as well as Tyson Foods Inc. after eating a chicken nugget meal allegedly laced with glass. -
Office Depot failed to properly address worker's sexual harassment concerns, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - Houston resident Maria Brito claims her complaints about a co-worker sexually harassing her led to her termination from Office Depot Inc., recent court documents say. -
Marshalls customer steps on sharp object, pursues legal action
HOUSTON - After he supposedly stepped on a sharp object at one of their Houston area stores two years ago, Gerardo Saldana is pursuing legal action against The TJX Companies Inc. and The Marmaxx Group. -
Spanish teacher forced to resign after complaining about racial discrimination, according to lawsuit
HOUSTON - A Missouri City woman alleges she was the victim of racial discrimination when she taught Spanish in the Fort Bend Independent School District, recent court documents say. -
Calif. woman claims two-vehicle accident sent car into light pole
HOUSTON - A California woman alleges she was a passenger in a two-vehicle accident which reportedly sent her vehicle into a light pole, recent court papers say. -
Man sues after being injured by elevator door
HOUSTON - In light of injuries he allegedly sustained from an elevator, Harris County resident Richard Gamino pursues legal action. -
Lawsuit alleges Walgreen's gave teen wrong medication
HOUSTON - A Houston man is suing Walgreen's Corp. after a pharmacist allegedly gave him the wrong medication, according to recent court documents. -
Pasadena woman says electric golf cart caught fire, burned house down
HOUSTON - Alleging an exploding electric golf cart destroyed her Pasadena home and all of her possessions, Joy A. Zinante has filed a lawsuit. -
Fort Bend Co. man lodges discrimination allegations against ex-employer
HOUSTON - A Fort Bend County man is suing Woodlands Religious Community on allegations they fired him because of his race and age, recent court documents say. -
Asian American woman claims former employer ignored discrimination complaints
HOUSTON - After she was supposedly fired from Taylor Morrison of Texas Inc. and Taylor Morrison Inc. for lodging a complaint about racism in the workplace, Sylan Chang pursues legal action. -
Houston woman collides with tractor-trailer, initiates legal action
HOUSTON - A Houston woman claims a Louisiana man and his employer are responsible for a two-vehicle accident near the University of Houston earlier this year. -
Suit alleges OES fired woman with recurring breast cancer
HOUSTON - OES faces a lawsuit from a Spring woman alleging it fired her because she has breast cancer, recent court documents say. -
Apartment tenant sues management following alleged home invasion
HOUSTON - In response to an alleged home invasion at his Houston area apartment which left him with severe injuries, Shannon Jenkins has filed a lawsuit. -
Houston resident pursues legal action after flare gun 'unexpectedly' fires on him
HOUSTON - After a flare gun "unexpectedly" fired on his person earlier this year, Houston resident Jamie Miller has filed a lawsuit.