Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
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Former college admissions director claims he was fired for not participating in scheme to defraud federal student loan program
HOUSTON — The former director of admissions for the Pennsylvania-based The Art Institutes International, claims he was fired in retaliation for not participating in a scheme to defraud federal student loan and grant programs. -
Former CEO sues oil, gas industry services company over alleged breach of contract
HOUSTON — The former CEO of a oil and gas industry services provider, is claiming Delaware-based TETRA Technologies breached their purchase agreement by withholding escrow funds and is seeking a declaratory judgment against indemnification in a suit against TETRA and a vendor. -
Former KIAH, Nexstar Media executive claims gender, age discrimination
HOUSTON — A former KIAH and Nexstar Media Group female executive claims she faced gender and age discrimination, including receiving less pay than her male counterparts. -
Houston dental practice faces claim of Fair Labor Standards Act violations for not paying overtime compensation
HOUSTON — A Houston dental practice is facing a lawsuit by one of its former dental assistants, claiming he was not paid overtime wages in violation of federal law. -
Woman sues online ticket seller over refusal to refund Houston Rodeo ticket due to COVID-19 cancellation
HOUSTON — A Texas woman who purchased a ticket to the Houston Rodeo has filed a class-action suit against an online ticket seller, claiming the seller violated its purchase agreement by not refunding ticket holders after event cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Woman alleges Houston auto dealership made illegal marketing calls to her cell phone
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston auto dealership alleging she received illegal telemarketing calls on her cell phone from the dealership. -
Former National Signs executive claims she was fired over false rumors of extra-martial affair
HOUSTON — The former vice president of sales and marketing for National Signs is alleging she was fired because of false rumors of an extra-marital affair and in retaliation for reporting gender discrimination and harassment. -
Former Boardwalk Pipelines inspector alleges company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A former Boardwalk Pipelines inspector has filed a class action, alleging the company failed to pay workers for overtime. -
Woman sues Kelly Services after facing alleged harassment at Exxon Mobil job assignment
HOUSTON — A woman is suing Kelly Services, alleging they told her to just ignore the alleged harassment she faced while working a job assignment at Exxon Mobil. -
Houston-based moving company faces suit alleging it took illegal deductions of out of workers' pay
HOUSTON — A Houston-based moving company is facing a class action alleging it failed to pay its movers for overtime and also took illegal deductions from their pay. -
Duron Tech faces class action alleging they failed to regularly pay workers
HOUSTON — Houston-based Duron Tech is facing a class action suit alleging it failed to properly compensate workers, including not paying overtime. -
Spring Independent School District former assistant principal claims discrimination, retaliation by principal
HOUSTON — An African-American male and former elementary school assistant principal with the Spring Independent School District is alleging he faced discrimination and retaliation. -
Former West Houston Medical Center employee claims she faced discrimination, threats from supervisor
HOUSTON — An African American woman is claiming she faced discrimination and retaliation, including threats of physical violence from her supervisor while working at West Houston Medical Center. -
Arab American claims he faced race, national origin discrimination while working for Shell Oil corporate security
HOUSTON — A former U.S. Secret Service special agent who is of Arab/Middle Eastern decent claims he faced discrimination while part of Shell Oil's corporate security team and that he was denied a regional security manager position, despite his extensive experience, due to his national origin. -
Former Exxon, XTO Energy employee claims he faced retaliation due to his disability accommodation
HOUSTON — A former XTO Energy and Exxon worker who is deaf in one ear claims he faced retaliation due to his accommodation requirements. -
Former Quick Quack Car Wash project coordinator claims sexual harassment, discrimination
HOUSTON — The owners of more than 100 car washes in Texas and other states are facing a sexual harassment and discrimination claim by a former female employee. -
Former Enbridge Energy worker claims company does not pay overtime compensation
HOUSTON — A former Enbridge energy transportation company worker has filed a class action alleging he and others were not paid for overtime for working more than 40 hours per week. -
Man claims collection agency made harassing calls over his rent debt
HOUSTON — A Texas man is alleging he received harassing phone calls from a Florida-based collection agency regarding his rent debt. -
Home Depot faces suit after falling pallet strikes employee in the head
HOUSTON — Home Depot is facing a suit after an employee was struck in the head by a pallet of merchandise and suffered injuries. -
Former Quanta Services employee claims she was fired for taking leave to care for husband with cancer
HOUSTON — Quanta Services is facing a suit by a former employee claiming she was fired for taking leave to care for her husband who was undergoing cancer treatment.