Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
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Cagle Stucco & Masonry alleged to have failed to pay appropriate rate for overtime
HOUSTON – An employee of a Houston residential and commercial construction company alleges he was paid his straight time rate for overtime hours worked. -
Man alleges Absolute Financial Services falsely stated it filed two complaints against him
HOUSTON – A consumer alleges a South Carolina debt collector failed to identify itself in a voicemail. -
Apache Corp. alleged to have terminated employee in retaliation over FMLA leave
HOUSTON – A former employee of a Houston corporation alleges he was retaliated against for requesting medical leave. -
Hotel guest pursues legal action following Mexico City assault
HOUSTON – An alleged assault at a Mexico City hotel last year is the subject of a local man’s federal lawsuit. -
Former administrator alleges Altus Bayton Hospital terminated her in retaliation
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation from her position as a hospital administrator because of her disability and reporting of an alleged violation. -
'Ear-splitting' ringing from aircraft alarm system caused flight attendants permanent hearing loss, suit alleges
HOUSTON – Two United flight attendants are suing The Boeing Co. on claims a malfunctioning smoke/fire detection system on their aircraft caused them to suffer permanent hearing loss. -
Consumer alleges DirecTV accessed consumer report without permission
HOUSTON – DirecTV is alleged to have accessed a Houston man's consumer report without his knowledge or consent. -
Former field clerks allege Wood Group USA did not pay overtime wages
HOUSTON – Individuals residing in Michigan and Louisiana allege a Houston-headquartered company failed to pay them for their overtime work. -
Paralegal sues over purported lack of overtime pay
HOUSTON – A federal lawsuit accuses a Fort Bend County attorney of not paying a paralegal overtime. -
Lawsuit: couple attributes husband's 'malignant' mesothelioma diagnosis to asbestos exposure
HOUSTON – Robert E. Shuttlesworth of the law firm Shrader & Associates, L.L.P. in Houston has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a couple who alleges that the husband was recently diagnosed with “malignant” mesothelioma. -
Woman claims HVAC contractor demoted her for taking maternity leave
HOUSTON – A federal lawsuit accuses a local HVAC contractor of discriminating against a former employee for taking maternity leave last year. -
JE Dunn Construction, driver sued over fatal Highway 290 crash
HOUSTON – Two Louisiana residents allege the failure of a Deer Park driver to operate his employer's vehicle safely caused a fatal collision. -
Houston resident files suit against FEMA over Harvey insurance claim
HOUSTON – A Houston property owner whose residence was damaged by Hurricane Harvey is suing a federal agency over allegations his claim for flood damages was undervalued. -
Construction worker alleges Gulf Coast Pavers owes unpaid overtime compensation
HOUSTON – A construction worker alleges his former employer failed to pay him the appropriate rate for overtime work. -
Fla. man sues recently merged company for wrongful termination
HOUSTON – A Florida man has brought a federal wrongful termination lawsuit against a recently merged engineering, procurement and construction company, alleging that he was fired because of his age. -
JPL Recovery Solutions alleged to have harassed consumer with collection calls
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer alleges a debt collector has harassed him with calls. -
Consumer claims Atlantic Credit & Finance unlawfully called him at work to collect alleged debt
HOUSTON – A Harris County consumer alleges a debt collector unlawfully contacted him at his workplace. -
Consumer alleges Kemper withdrew $810 from bank account without signing contract
HOUSTON – A Harris County consumer alleges an insurance company wrongfully withdrew money from her bank account without a contract. -
Former Houston police officer says city retaliated against him over email critical of centralization efforts
HOUSTON – A former Houston police officer alleges that he was forced to quit the force over “an email of public concern” and has filed a federal lawsuit against the city. -
Oakdale Manor Apartments alleged to have failed to pay laborer for overtime work
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges his former employer owes him unpaid overtime wages.