Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
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Railroad worker alleges he was unlawfully terminated after being injured on the job
HOUSTON – An Oklahoma man alleges he was terminated after being injured on the job. -
Elevate Recoveries accused of threatening man to collect alleged debt
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer claims a debt collector unlawfully threatened him in an attempt to collect an alleged debt. -
Former Turtle & Hughes employee alleges she was terminated for reporting harassment
HOUSTON – A Houston woman alleges she was terminated from her position as a human resources representative for reporting sexual harassment and racial discrimination. -
Construction worker accuses former employer of failure to pay overtime wages
A construction worker is suing Detsco Inc., a former employer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts. -
Traveling nurse fired for reporting patient safety violations, lawsuit says
HOUSTON – A traveling nurse who resides in Los Angeles has pursued legal action against HCA Health Services of Texas, Inc. and Pasadena Bayshore Hospital, Inc., claiming the entities tortuously interfered with her existing contract with her placement agency. -
Laborer alleges 2nd Debut Furniture Resale owes unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges that his employer failed to fairly compensate its employees. -
Corporations alleged to owe more than $66 million for financial aid
HOUSTON – Five Mexico City corporations are accused of not paying back performance bonds relating to a construction project in Texas. -
Crew member alleges Edison Chouest Offshore's unseaworthy vessel caused injuries
HOUSTON – A Florida man alleges he was injured while working on a vessel. -
Former female Shell Deer Park Refining Co. employee claims she was terminated for reporting sexual harassment
HOUSTON – A Lake Jackson woman alleges she was discriminated against, threatened and terminated for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. -
Sort manager accuses UPS of disability discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing United Parcel Service, alleging failure to accommodate a disabled employee and retaliation. -
Cabinet assembler alleges millwork producer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a local custom millwork producer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failure to pay overtime. -
Houston resident alleges local law enforcement violated Constitution
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing the city of Houston and city law enforcement personnel, alleging wrongful arrest that led to time in jail. -
Three employees accuse deepwater drilling company of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Three employees are suing a Houston deepwater drilling company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime. -
Man claims Rosenberg police officer threw him 'headfirst' into wall in jail cell
HOUSTON – A man detained at the Rosenberg City Jail last year claims that a police officer threw him headfirst into a wall in his cell. -
Katy motorist blames U.S. government for crash that caused injuries
HOUSTON — A Katy woman is suing the United States, alleging the defendant's negligence resulted in a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff. -
Customer alleges laser engraving business breached warranties
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing an Ohio laser engraving manufacturer, alleging breach of implied and express warranties. -
Houston consumer accuses Georgia debt collector of unlawful practices
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a Georgia company, alleging unlawful collection practices. -
Tugboat owner blames towing services providers for property damage
HOUSTON — A Houston tugboat owner is suing towing and escort services providers, alleging the defendants' negligence caused damage to the plaintiff's vessel. -
Administrator accuses petrochemical company of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Conroe woman is suing Chevron Phillips, alleging discrimination. -
Engineer alleges oilfield services company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An Oklahoma man is suing an oilfield services company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by failing to pay overtime.