Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
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Potential franchisees accuse spa of breaching settlement
HOUSTON — Potential franchisees are suing spa businesses franchisers, alleging breach of a settlement agreement. -
Deckhand blames vessel operator for injuries
GALVESTON — An Aransas Pass man is suing a marine service business, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Two employees accuse drilling companies of breaching agreements
HOUSTON — Two employees are suing Scorpio drilling services, alleging breach of employment agreements. -
Cook, dishwashers accuse Italian restaurant operators of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A cook and dishwashers are suing Houston Italian restaurant operators, alleging unpaid minimum and overtime wages. -
African-American driver accuses Wal-Mart of discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Harris County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging discrimination and retaliation. -
7 former employers accuse landscape company of discimination
HOUSTON — Seven former employees are suing a Houston landscape company, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Inspector alleges roofing company 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 not paying proper overtime. -
African-American worker accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Katy woman is suing a fitness business, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Receptionist alleges skin care facility failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Conroe women is suing a skin care business, alleging unpaid overtime wages and retaliation termination. -
Restaurant chain accuses competitor of trademark violation
HOUSTON — Restaurant chain operators are suing competitors, alleging trademark violation. -
Manager alleges furniture store failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Katy furniture store, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime. -
Famed Atlanta rapper claps back against promoter, claims no consent to canceled concert given
HOUSTON – Nearly three weeks after a promoter accused him of intentionally skipping a concert in the city toward the end of last year, Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy issued a formal response. -
Non-profit organizations claim Pasadena refinery rife with violations
HOUSTON – A refinery in Pasadena is the subject of a federal lawsuit from the Sierra Club and Environment America, Inc. -
Houston business accuses investment company of breach of contract
HOUSTON — A Houston business is suing an investment company, alleging refusal to apply payments. -
Truck driver alleges employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston truck driver is suing his employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime. -
Bartender alleges restaurant failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County bartender is suing restaurant and bar operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Development company alleges lenders misled them
HOUSTON — A development company is suing two unlicensed lenders, alleging deceptive and/or misleading representations. -
Saleswoman alleges insurance providers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing insurance providers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime. -
Executive assistant alleges marketing agency failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An executive assistant is suing a Hispanic marketing agency, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime. -
Employee alleges staffing company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a staffing company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime wages.