Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
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Furniture installers sue employer in overtime complaint
Two furniture installers are suing their employer, Sotero Lozano Jr., who does business as Astros Techs, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts. -
British citizen sues Shell over severance pay
A British citizen is suing Shell U.S. Hosting Co., Shell Oil Products and U.S. Shell Exploration and Production Co., citing an alleged breach of employment contract. -
Iowa hauling company sued in contract dispute
An HVAC company is suing Seegers Truck Line Inc., an Iowa hauling service company, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence. -
Employee with disability sues equipment rental company
Houston resident accuses United Rentals Inc. of unlawful employment practices. -
Licensed vocation nurse sues home health care providers
Montgomery County resident accuses home health care providers of unpaid wages. -
Machinist accuses Houston manufacturing firm of racial bias
A machinist is suing an oil and gas equipment manufacturer, alleging that the company maintained a racially hostile work environment. -
Pizzeria employee alleges sexual harassment complaints led to vacated promotion, raise
HOUSTON – A Houston area pizzeria faces a sexual harassment lawsuit from a female employee, per recent Houston federal court records. -
Nonprofit sues justice of peace over courtroom prayer practice
HOUSTON – A Montgomery County Justice of the Peace is accused of violating three individuals’ First Amendment rights by implementing a courtroom prayer practice, according to a federal lawsuit filed in Houston on Mar. 21. -
Brakeman accues transportation companies of negligence
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing transportation companies, alleging their negligence caused him injuries. -
Retirement homes operators accuse competitors of infringement
HOUSTON — Houston senior retirement home operators are suing competitors, alleging unfair competition and false designation of origin. -
Customers allege hardwood floor retailer sold dangerous product
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County couple is suing a hardwood flooring retailer, alleging illegal, deceptive and unfair conduct. -
Former employee alleges company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Bexar County man is suing an oil field services business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Employee accuses beauty salon of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing beauty salon operators, alleging breach of contract and unpaid wages. -
Truck driver alleges towing company failed to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County truck driver is suing a towing business, alleging unpaid overtime wages. -
Clerk alleges convenience store operator failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston gas station and convenience store operator, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime wages. -
Customer accuses Isuzu of manufacturing defects
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Isuzu, alleging design and manufacturing defects. -
Operations manager alleges former employers violated law
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing his former employers, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Chief pilot accuses jet charter of unpaid wages
HOUSTON — A Denton County man is suing jet charter operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts. -
Service technician blames platform operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Louisiana service technician is suing oil platform operators, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Caregiver alleges former employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston woman has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.