U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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Class action would prevent Texas oil merger
HOUSTON – An Oklahoma man recently filed a class action lawsuit seeking to prevent a merger of two Texas-based oil companies. -
Woman says she was terminated in retaliation for her reporting of sexual harassment
A woman claims she was fired after her supervisor sexually harassed her. -
Three judges nominated for US Courts in Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House announced last week that President Barack Obama has nominated three judges to fill vacancies in Texas federal courts. -
Woman claims wrongful arrest by transit cops following protest against immigration policy
A woman claims she was wrongfully arrested by Houston transit police while protesting the policies of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. -
Chanel files lawsuit against knock-off brand
A well-known fashion company has filed suit against the owners of a knock-off brand, saying they attempted to sell fake merchandise under the company’s name, tarnishing the company’s reputation. -
Tankerman sues after fall on gangway
A Galveston County resident is suing over claims of negligence and gross negligence after sustaining an injury while working. -
Employee sues TPC Group claiming discrimination over goatee
A male employee is alleging that his employer committed multiple acts of discrimination against employees. -
Montgomery County Tax Office named in discrimination lawsuit
An ex-employee of the Montgomery County Tax Office is suing for retaliatory discharge and discrimination. -
Former employee accuses Healix Infusion Therapy of violating the ADA
Funmilayo Adetimehim is suing Healix Infusion Therapy after she was allegedly fired for missing work. -
Couple sues former employers in asbestos lawsuit
A Texas couple is suing a number of businesses they claim contributed to an employee's lung cancer. -
Former soldier sues helicopter manufacturer after Blackhawk crash
A former U.S. soldier is suing over claims an aerospace design firm was at fault for a helicopter crash, resulting in serious injuries. -
Wal-Mart named in slip and fall lawsuit
Deana Hamilton filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on Jan. 14, naming Wal-Mart as the sole defendant. -
Sexual harassment at job site leads to lawsuit
Bobby Walker filed a sexual harassment suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on Jan. 14, naming Allegiance Crane and Equipment LLC as the sole defendant. -
Manufacturers, business groups challenge EPA debarment ruling
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) — This week, a group of manufacturers joined other business groups in supporting BP’s efforts to fight the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s debarment ruling. -
Cardinal Health transfers death threat case
Bob Casey Federal Courthouse, Houston -
Defendant wants $25M sex assault suit against Galveston pastor moved to federal court
GALVESTON - One of the defendants in an elderly Texas City woman's $25 million lawsuit against her former church pastor and his superiors has filed a notice of removal from state district court to federal court.