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MetLife suspects widow of murder, seeks representation for surviving children
An insurance firm filed a petition against a Houston woman, alleging possible conflict of interest in her husband’s violent death in 2013. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) filed a complaint against Valerie Cavazos, individually and as next friend of minors P.A.G., R.A.G. -
Suit alleging FMLA violation brought against Avance Inc.
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against her employer alleging a Family Medical Leave Act violation and deliberate mistreatment following her illness and time off from work . -
Suit alleging FMLA violation brought against Avance Inc.
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against her employer alleging Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violation and deliberate mistreatment in 2015 following her illness and time off from work. Janie B. -
ISOBEL + EZRA sues Urban Outfitters for allegedly ripping off jewelry design
By JOHN SUAYAN HOUSTON – A business owner claims a popular clothing retailer is selling earrings similar to those in her line though it did not secure her permission to do so. In a lawsuit filed June 9 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas, Deer Park resident Isabel Borczuch says a representative from Urban Outfitters, Inc. requested samples of her Herkimer Studs earrings only for the Philadelphia-based company to reproduce the jewelry and sell it as its own without authoriz -
ISOBEL + EZRA sues Urban Outfitters for allegedly ripping off jewelry design
HOUSTON – A business owner claims a popular clothing retailer is selling earrings similar to those in her line though it did not secure her permission to do so. -
Woman sues truckers in Corvette’s collision with rig
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against two out-of-state firms alleging vehicular negligence in a 2013 motor vehicle crash involving a Peterbuilt Tractor-Trailer. -
Woman sues truckers in Corvette’s collision with rig
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against two out-of-state firms alleging vehicular negligence in a 2013 motor vehicle crash involving a Peterbuilt Tractor-Trailer. -
Navy veteran cites civilian employer for FMLA breach
A Montgomery County resident brought a lawsuit against his Massachusetts-headquartered employer for an alleged employment law violation in 2014. -
Navy veteran cites civilian employer for FMLA breach
A Montgomery County resident brought a lawsuit against his Massachusetts-headquartered employer for alleged employment law violation in 2014. Craig Allen Johnson filed against Target Logistics Management LLC, doing business in Texas, of in Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 3, claiming violation of Family and Medical Leave law in a December 2014 workplace incident. According to the suit, Johnson, who served in the U.S. -
Minority staffer sues Maersk Oil for discrimination
A Harris County resident brought a lawsuit against her employer for alleged discrimination originating in 2014. -
Minority staffer sues employer for discrimination
A Harris County resident brought a lawsuit against her employer for alleged discrimination originating in 2014. LaShaunda “Elle” Williams of Houston filed against Maersk Oil Company in Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 2, claiming civil rights violation in workplace incidents in September 2014 and thereafter. According to the suit, the plaintiff, who is African-American, was hired by the defendant on or about June 9, 2014 in the capacity of managing about four individual -
Former FedEx employee files $5M suit over 'heavy workload'
A former FedEx employee recently brought a lawsuit against the company, alleging she was given too heavy of a workload. -
Former FedEx employee files $5M suit over 'heavy workload'
An employee brought a lawsuit against a company for alleged unlawful workplace discrimination in an undated incident. Robin Prince Rivers of Bryan, Texas, filed against FedEx Package Ground System; Randstad HR Solutions of Delaware; Jason Berlango, Mike Gonzales and Angel Hope Guerra in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 3, claiming civil rights violation in the course of her employment. Citing a hostile work environment and race, age, and disability discrimination, Ri -
Dismissed: Man’s suit claiming termination for reporting sexual harassment
A Harris County man’s suit claiming he was fired after reporting sexual harassment in the workplace has been dismissed. -
Dismissed: Man’s suit claiming termination for reporting sexual harassment
By DAVID YATES A Harris County man’s suit claiming he was fired after reporting sexual harassment in the workplace has been dismissed. As previously reported, Junious R. -
Lawsuit: Huntleigh failed to safely escort couple from plane
HOUSTON – A Louisiana couple is suing Huntleigh USA Corp. after the wife reportedly sustained a fractured femur while exiting an international flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston two years ago. -
Lawsuit: Huntleigh failed to safely escort couple from plane
By JOHN SUAYAN HOUSTON – A Louisiana couple is suing Huntleigh USA Corp. after the wife reportedly sustained a fractured femur while exiting an international flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston two years ago. In a lawsuit filed June 2 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas, Fay Boyd and her husband Marion accuse Huntleigh of failing to safely escort them from Lufthansa Flight 440 and through US Customs. Court papers explain that Marion Boyd required the a -
Former Dollar General employee alleges workplace civil rights violations
A man brought a lawsuit against his former employer for alleged unlawful workplace discrimination from 2013 through 2014. -
Former Dollar General employee alleges workplace civil rights violations
A man brought a lawsuit against his former employer for alleged unlawful workplace discrimination from 2013 through 2014. Joshua H. -
Recovering alcoholic alleges disability discrimination
A Colorado man has sued his employer alleging unlawful workplace discrimination.