News from August 2015
Texas man sues Schlumberger Technology, alleging unpaid overtime
A Texas man is suing oil and gas industry technology supplier Schlumberger, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Former employee sues Car Wash Etc. claiming FLSA violation
A Houston area woman is suing her employer alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act prior to and during 2015.
Ex-employee sues Americana Café for allegedly owed overtime wages
A restaurant worker is suing his former employer, Americana Café, and its principal chef, alleging violation of labor law in a 2014 wage dispute.
Motorist sues Postal Service, driver over alleged injuries after accident
A Harris County resident is suing U.S. Postal Service and one of its employees, alleging vehicular negligence in a 2013 car wreck.
Alleged breach of Ashley Madison databases triggers class action lawsuit
The company behind the Ashley Madison online dating website is the target of a class action federal lawsuit alleging a breach in its security system. According to the lawsuit, which was filed Aug. 21 in the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas, the unidentified plaintiff explains that the breach in question to defendant Avid Life Media, Inc.’s databases last month resulted in compromised security of his and class members’ personal, financial, and other information. “On or about Ju
H-E-B employee slips while picking up hairspray can, sues stocker
A woman who was working at a Beaumont H-E-B last May apparently slipped while reaching to pick up a can of hairspray that had been dropped by the person stocking the shelves.
Church insurer seeks declaratory judgment against Katy church
A Vermont church insurer is suing a Katy church over insurance coverage.
Discovery starts in collision suit against Port Arthur
Discovery has begun in an automobile collision suit against the city of Port Arthur over a wreck that occurred more than a year ago. As previously reported, Peggy Louis Mitchell filed suit against the city on April 27 in Jefferson County District Court. The latest filing in the case came on Aug. 12, a certificate of discovery showing that Mitchell served the city with her requests for disclosure and production and interrogatories.
Landry's seeks to abate wrongful termination suit, wants arbitration
A popular restaurant chain is seeking to abate a wrongful termination claim and force the parties into arbitration.
Nabors Industries sued over employment discrimination allegations
A Houston woman is suing her former employer over claims of gender discrimination.
American Legion answers suit brought by patron who collapsed in chair
Known as a cheap watering hole by most veterans, the Beaumont American Legion recently answered a lawsuit alleging a patron collapsed in her chair while playing bingo. Seeking an award of punitive damages for alleged gross negligence, Irene Gardiner filed suit against American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 33 and the 11th Street Bingo Association on May 6 in Jefferson County District Court. Court records show the American Legion answered the suit on June 12, asserting a general denial and maintain
Dez Bryant amends petition seeking to depose president of G3 Sports
A Dallas Cowboys wide receiver claims he hasn’t received his fair share of the proceeds from a fantasy football promotion.
American Completion Tools sued over breach of contract allegations
A Canadian equipment supplier is suing a Harris County oil and gas tool manufacturer over an alleged breach of contract involving the return of unused product.
Seaman sues vessel operator over claims of negligence following onboard accident
A U.S. seaman is suing Marquette Transportation Co. Offshore following an accident onboard one of its vessels.
Texas' tort reforms have been a success
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s entire presidential campaign is “hey, look at Texas.” And that’s valid.
Paxton to EPA: Don't mess with Texas!
Gov. Greg Abbott spent much time and energy in his previous position as state attorney general fighting against the attempted usurpations of the Obama Administration, those of the Environmental Protection Agency in particular.
Former worker sues UT Medical Branch at Galveston
A Galveston County woman is suing her former employer, a medical branch, alleging someone from the branch was sabotaging her chances of securing another job in the area.
Insurance group warns hurricane season not over yet
While hurricane season may have officially kicked off June 1, the Insurance Council of Texas is warning gulf coast residents that some of the strongest and most damaging storms struck after August. “We are concerned about the safety of every Texan during hurricane season,” said Mark Hanna, an ICT spokesman, in an Aug. 17 press release.
Great White Pressure Control sued over employment discrimination allegations
A Gregg County resident is suing his former employer, Great White Pressure Control, over claims of racial discrimination.
Ferguson non-suits Provost Umphrey, firm in turn sues him
Attorney Paul ‘Chip’ Ferguson Jr. has non-suited Provost Umphrey from his lawsuit, but that doesn’t mean the drama is over between the Beaumont law firm and its former equity partner.