Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
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Employee accuses Chevron of disability discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing Chevron, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful or constructive eviction. -
Medical records manager accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Brazoria County woman is suing her former employer, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Nurse assistant alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing joint employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Waitress alleges restaurant operator failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a restaurant operator, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Tenant blames apartment owner for assault
HOUSTON — A Houston apartment tenant is suing the owner and manager of the apartment property, alleging their negligence led to her being assaulted on the property. -
Woman with mental disability accuses Montgomery County of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Montgomery County woman with a mental disability is suing the county, alleging deprivation of constitutional rights. -
ACLU sues customs and border enforcement for allegedly violating FOIA law
HOUSTON – The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has filed a lawsuit in district court against the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for allegedly failing to provide documents or respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests filed back in February. -
Ex-employee accuses Wal-Mart of wrongful termination
GALVESTON — A Brazoria County man is suing Wal-Mart, alleging wrongful termination and gender discrimination. -
Iron worker alleges roofing business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a roofing business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime. -
Support specialist alleges oil field services company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Brazos County man is suing an oil field services company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Parents file negligence lawsuit after son dies in prison custody from bacterial infection
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County couple has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging negligence and civil rights violations in connection with the death of their son, who was an inmate in the Harris County Jail. -
Former FBI agent accuses Shell of willful retaliation
HOUSTON – A Spring man has filed a willful retaliation lawsuit in U.S. District Court against Shell Oil Co. after he was allegedly fired for refusing the company’s request to hire candidates based on their age and sex. -
Welder alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A welder has filed a class action lawsuit against a drilling company and payroll business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
PepsiCo accused of disability discrimination
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing PepsiCo, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Capital One accuses guarantors of breach of contract
HOUSTON — Capital One is suing guarantors of a promissory note, alleging breach of guaranty agreements. -
Employee alleges oil field company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A supervisor has filed a class action lawsuit against an oil field company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Ex-employee accuses health care company of wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a health care company, alleging the defendant terminated her employment after she filed for a medical leave. -
American Eagle accuses competitors of selling illegal T-shirts
HOUSTON -- American Eagle Outfitters is suing two competitors, alleging they are selling T-shirts with illegally copied trademarks. -
Welder alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A welder has filed a class action lawsuit against joint employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Welder alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A welder has filed a class action lawsuit against two employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.