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Houston federal judge orders stay in former sandblaster's case against John M. O'Quinn & Associates
A Houston federal judge recently suspended a Mississippi man’s lawsuit accusing Houston-based John M. -
Houston sports bar sued for lacking adequate parking, route for disabled patrons
A recent civil rights lawsuit alleges that Prospect Park Sports Bar in Houston has “architectural barriers that discriminate against individuals with mobility impairment disabilities.” According to the suit filed late last month by Ronald Roberson and Don’t Dismyabilities, Inc. against the bar’s owners, New Richfountain Properties, Inc. and Prospect Concessions LLC, in Houston federal court, Roberson visited the facility only to encounter inaccessible parking and a lack of an accessible route to -
Ex-employee alleges energy businesses failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Tom Green County man is suing a group of energy companies, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages. -
2 Oklahomans allege commercial shipper broke agreement
HOUSTON — Two Oklahomans are suing a New Jersey commercial shipper, alleging the damage of property. -
Former World of Beer employee alleges she wasn't paid overtime
HOUSTON – A Pearland woman who was employed as a server and bartender for a Katy restaurant has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging she and other class members were not paid overtime wages. -
Driver alleges Sam's Limousine and Transportation did not pay for all hours worked
HOUSTON – A motor coach operator alleges a Houston company and its owner and director did not pay her for all her hours worked and has filed a class-action suit. -
Disabled man accuses Houston facility operators of violation federal law
HOUSTON — An organization and a disabled man is suing a Houston facility operator, alleging failure to provide proper access for the disabled. -
African-American worker accuses former employer of racial discrimination
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing her former employer, with offices in Katy, alleging racial discrimination. -
Officer accuses Brookshire Police of discrimination
HOUSTON — A police officer is suing the city of Brookshire, alleging discrimination and retaliation. -
Mother, son blame Harris County Sherriff’s Office for relative's death
HOUSTON — A Houston mother and son are suing the Harris County Sheriff's Office, alleging its negligence caused the death of a relative. -
Jury verdict favors State Farm in Fort Bend Co. woman's plumbing leak case
State Farm Lloyds has earned a defense verdict in a plumbing leak case brought against it more than a year ago by a Fort Bend County woman, recent Houston federal records show. -
Financing company alleges car dealership owes $40,000
HOUSTON — A financing company is suing a Texas car dealership alleging, it owes more than $40,000 due to breach of contract. -
Account executive accuses software company of gender discrimination
HOUSTON — A Washington state woman is suing a software company, alleging she was subjected to gender discrimination. -
Houston woman accuses debt collector of harrassment
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a Richardson debt collector, alleging harassment and abuse. -
Texas woman accuses business partner of fraud
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing her a business partner, alleging the defendant secretly took $368,000 from their partnership. -
Real estate agent alleges Harris County broker failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend Count real estate agent is suing a Harris County real estate broker, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Disabled employee accuses energy business of wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A disabled employee from Houston is suing an energy company, alleging she was fired illegally. -
Nurse accuses Memorial Hermann system of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County nurse is suing a Houston hospital system, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Employee accuses oil extraction company of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing an energy company, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages. -
Flowback operator alleges energy business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A flowback operator is suing an energy company, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.