Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
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Driver alleges furniture business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A driver is suing a Houston furniture business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime. -
2 employees accuse orthopedic group of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — Two hourly paid employees are suing an orthopedic group, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Harris County accused of unlawful arrests
HOUSTON — Two men are suing Harris County, alleging unlawful post-arrest practices. -
Truck driver accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Brazos County truck driver is suing his former employer, alleging employment discrimination. -
Former Texans linebacker's lawsuit alleging poor field conditions now in federal court, turf company seeks dismissal
HOUSTON – Former Houston Texans linebacker Demeco Ryans’s lawsuit over allegedly poor field conditions at NRG Stadium recently found its way to federal court. -
Ala. author claims Texas A&M published work on famed '12th Man' without permission
HOUSTON – A Birmingham, Ala.-based book publisher and his company have brought a copyright lawsuit against Texas A&M University Athletic Department and the TAMU 12th Man Foundation, recent Houston federal court records show. -
Two workers accuses joint employers of failure to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two Texas men are suing joint energy-related employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Personal banker accuses Wells Fargo of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing Wells Fargo, alleging unlawful employment practices and discrimination. -
Custom sign business launches litigation over trademark
HOUSTON – A business specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom signs has pursued legal action in response to what it asserts was infringement of its trademark. -
Former employee accuses restaurant operators of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Webster restaurant operators, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation. -
New York motorist seeks damages for alleged injuries from Pine Hills Drive accident
HOUSTON – A New York City resident alleges she was injured in an accident in Fort Bend County. -
Royal Independent School District accused of not paying peace officer overtime wages
HOUSTON – An Austin County man employed as a peace officer for a school district alleges he was not paid proper wages for overtime work. -
Cashier claims Chinese restaurant fired her over pregnancy
HOUSTON – A Houston woman accuses a Chinese restaurant of terminating her two years ago because she was pregnant. -
Nurse alleges medical center operators owe salary payments
HOUSTON — A Lavaca County vocational nurse is suing Weimar medical facility operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts. -
Indian risk management company alleges Puerto Rican competitor violated copyright
HOUSTON — An Indian risk management company is suing a Puerto Rican competitor and CEO, alleging breach of software development and a trading contract. -
Manager accuses Subway restaurant franchise owner of discrimination
HOUSTON — A former restaurant manager is suing a Subway restaurant franchise owner, alleging gender and pregnancy discrimination and wrongful discharge. -
Registered nurses allege medical facility owners failed to pay proper wages
HOUSTON — Two registered nurses are suing Weimar medical facility owners, alleging breach of employment agreements. -
Court orders former Fantastic Sams franchisee to stop operation of new salon
HOUSTON – A former Fantastic Sams Franchisee who opened a new, independent salon was blocked from doing business by a federal court recently after a suit filed by the hair salon corporation claimed he breached the company’s franchise agreement. -
Financing company alleges guarantors owe nearly $500,000
HOUSTON — A financing company is suing two guarantors, alleging they owe nearly $500,000 for alleged breach of promissory note and security agreement. -
Passenger service agent alleges aviation company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing an aviation business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.