News from June 2013
Sawmill worker sues for overtime wages
LUFKIN - A sawmill worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was paid on a per piece basis and not paid an overtime rate for hours worked over more than 40 per week.
Mortgage company seeks money from borrower
A mortgage company is asking the court for the ability to retain possession of a manufactured home after the home’s occupant defaulted on his payments.
Richardson man sues department store for calling cell phone
SHERMAN - A Richardson man has filed a lawsuit against a department store for violating federal law by calling his cellular telephone.
Desk clerk sues for minimum wages and overtime wages
SHERMAN - A desk clerk has filed a lawsuit claiming she was not paid the federally mandated minimum wage or paid overtime wages.
Marshalls customer steps on sharp object, pursues legal action
HOUSTON - After he supposedly stepped on a sharp object at one of their Houston area stores two years ago, Gerardo Saldana is pursuing legal action against The TJX Companies Inc. and The Marmaxx Group.
Dickinson motorist denies responsibility for February 2012 collision
GALVESTON - A Dickinson resident blamed for a February 2012 two-vehicle accident which reportedly gave another driver "nervous shock" recently submitted his original answer.
La Marque woman non-suits motorist who sent her into wall
GALVESTON - A La Marque woman's lawsuit arising from a July 2012 accident that sent her into a wall has come to a close, recent court records show.
Spanish teacher forced to resign after complaining about racial discrimination, according to lawsuit
HOUSTON - A Missouri City woman alleges she was the victim of racial discrimination when she taught Spanish in the Fort Bend Independent School District, recent court documents say.
Driver blamed for slamming into passenger side of vehicle
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims disregarded a red traffic light and struck the passenger side of her vehicle.
Woman files lawsuit following collision
A woman claims she suffered right leg, back and knee pain following a collision.
Widow seeks depositions over husband’s death at Keystone Pipeline project
The widow of Kevin Fairman is seeking depositions to uncover the cause of her husband’s death while working on the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline project.
Woman sues to collect $225K settlement
Pamela Fabriguze is suing Chartis Property Casualty, alleging the company breached its contract by not paying her $225,000 owed from a settlement agreement.
Ninth Court enforces forum selection clause in case over sale of diabetic alert dog
In January, a Beaumont judge denied a Virginia-based company’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, even though the plaintiffs in the case, Ryan and Tara McLeod, signed a contract with a forum clause when they purchased a diabetic alert dog from Guardian Angel Service Dogs.
Famed R&B singer's father sues Murdoch-owned publication for defamation
HOUSTON - The father of Houston-born R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles accuses one of Rupert Murdoch's publications of defaming him, recent court documents say.
Calif. woman claims two-vehicle accident sent car into light pole
HOUSTON - A California woman alleges she was a passenger in a two-vehicle accident which reportedly sent her vehicle into a light pole, recent court papers say.
CACH sues Port Arthur couple to recover $11K credit card debt
CACH LLC has filed suit against Port Arthur residents Wilmer and Maricela Garcia, claiming the defendants have defaulted on a credit account and now owe more than $11,000.
Jamaica Beach man claims sale price for restaurant assets not totally paid, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - An apparent debt in the amount of $14,738 is the focus of a Jamaica Beach restaurateur's lawsuit.
Man sues after being injured by elevator door
HOUSTON - In light of injuries he allegedly sustained from an elevator, Harris County resident Richard Gamino pursues legal action.
Injury suit against KCSR dismissed
Kansas City Southern Railway Co. has been dismissed from a personal injury lawsuit brought by Kenneth Setliff.
Lawsuit alleges Walgreen's gave teen wrong medication
HOUSTON - A Houston man is suing Walgreen's Corp. after a pharmacist allegedly gave him the wrong medication, according to recent court documents.