Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas
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Man says police injured his son
A Harris County man is suing over claims his son was injured during a mental health crisis when detained by police. -
Mother says special needs student was abused
The mother of a special needs student is suing over claims her son was abused at school. -
Man says he was fired for reporting sexual harassment
A Harris County man is suing over claims he was fired after reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. -
Okla. man claims he was fired over heart condition
An Oklahoma man is suing over claims he was fired due to his heart condition. -
Dismissed: Suit alleging Church’s Chicken restroom wheelchair inaccessible
An order of dismissal was recently filed in suit claiming the bathroom in a fast food restaurant was wheelchair inaccessible. -
Kroger seeks to dismiss discrimination claim
Kroger recently filed a motion to dismiss a suit brought by a former employee claiming her position was terminated because of age and racial discrimination. -
Attorney accuses Houston PD of racial profiling
An attorney is suing over claims he was the victim of racial profiling during a bank robbery false alarm. -
Man accuses company of discrimination
A Montgomery County man is suing over claims his employment was terminated based upon his age and disability. -
Houston council candidate says fundraising rules unconstitutional
A Houston City Council candidate is suing over claims a city ordinance limiting fundraising is unconstitutional. -
Chanel says Houston company selling fake products
Chanel Inc. is suing over claims a Houston company is continuing to sell counterfeit products using Chanel's trademarks. -
Fla. man accuses Houston PD of wrongful arrest
A Florida man is suing over claims he sustained extensive damages after being wrongfully arrested and accused of shoplifting. -
Woman accuses employer of discrimination
A Harris County woman is suing over claims she was unlawfully forced to quit when her employer refused to accommodate her after surgery. -
Man says he was fired while awaiting kidney transplant
A Washington County man is suing over claims he was unlawfully fired while in the hospital receiving a kidney transplant. -
Man claims he was shut out of common-law wife's estate
A Texas man is suing over claims he was unlawfully prevented from being included from the estate of the woman with whom he was in a common-law marriage. -
Woman claims unlawful termination
A Harris County woman is suing over claims she was fired for taking time off work for medical treatment that included a finger amputation. -
Nurse says she was victim of age discrimination
A Texas nurse is suing over claims she was fired five months before her retirement due to her age. -
Woman says health insurance, job were taken from her over pregnancy
A Harris County woman is suing over claims her employer revoked her health insurance and then refused to rehire her after placing her on indefinite leave during a high-risk pregnancy. -
Judge says ExxonMobil should not be penalized for Baytown emissions
After spending nearly a year reviewing evidence and testimony, a federal judge in Texas has ruled that ExxonMobil does not need to be penalized for emissions violations at its Baytown facility. -
Woman accuses Houston schools of discrimination
A Harris County woman is suing over claims she was fired after complaining of a hostile work environment when she was injured on the job. -
Woman accuses employer of age, race discrimination
A Texas woman is suing over claims she was passed over for promotions due to her age and race and ultimately fired after filing grievances.