News from August 2015
S.M.C. sued over unpaid overtime allegations
An Odessa man is suing an oilfield products supplier over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Worker brings class action against Danna Chiropractic Clinics alleging overtime pay avoidance
A clinic worker is bringing a class action complaint against a Houston consortium of chiropractic practitioners to recover unpaid wages alleging unlawful evasion of overtime payment during the last three years and in particular, beginning in 2014 for the plaintiff.
Abbott appoints fresh round of district judges
Gov. Greg Abbott recently appointed three more district judges, bringing his total to seven judges appointed in the final weeks of August. On Aug. 26 Abbott appointed David Perwin to the 505th Judicial District Court; Susan Rankin to the 254th District Court; and Chad Bridges of Sugar Land to the 240th Juridical District Court.
RadioShack will pay entire value of unredeemed gift cards
Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced that a settlement has been reached with the former RadioShack that will see it pay the entire value of unredeemed gift cards.
Shopper sues Walmart, alleging pallet trip caused injuries
A Jefferson County resident is suing Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC, alleging negligence and liability for personal injuries allegedly sustained during a 2013 shopping trip.
Beaumont attorney files price-fixing suit over canned tuna in Cali federal court
The leading providers of canned tuna are conspiring together to keep prices high, or so claims a recent lawsuit filed in a northern California federal court.
Harris County woman sues secretary of homeland security, alleging discrimination
A Harris County woman is suing the secretary of the department of homeland security, alleging discrimination in job selection.
Former cook sues Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar, alleging unpaid overtime
A Denton County woman is suing her former employer and its corporate officer, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Louisiana man sues Wood Group PSN Inc., GOM Shelf LLC over on-the-job injury claims
A Louisiana man is suing two Austin companies, claiming he was injured while working.
Bed Bath & Beyond sues Texarkana landlords over claims of continued parking lot disrepair
Bed Bath & Beyond is suing its landlords in Texarkana Pavilion over claims they have not maintained common areas as outlined in the original lease agreement.
Dietary supplement maker sues competitor
A Humble dietary supplement business seeks a temporary injunction and, ultimately, a permanent injunction, against a competitor its says is ignoring a contract.
ACE Insurance sues clients
An insurance company is suing a group of clients, alleging it should not be held responsible for defending the group as part of a separate lawsuit.
Hot Shots owner sues another Hot Shots, alleging copyright infringement
A restaurant company using the name Hot Shots Bar and Grill is suing another Hot Shots Bar and Grill, alleging the identical names and marketing strategies infringe on the plaintiff's ability to conduct business.
Bankcard Services sued over allegations of discrimination
A Harris County man is suing his former employer over claims of discrimination resulting in his termination.
Independence Oilfield Chemicals sued over unpaid overtime allegations
A Texas man is suing his former employer, Independence Oilfield Chemicals LLC, over claims it did not pay overtime wages.
Disabled Latino worker charges ex-employer with discrimination
A disabled Harris County man is suing his former employer, alleging civil rights violation, disability discrimination and retaliatory discharge in his job loss.
Will Cornyn and Cruz stop the flood of judicial vacancies in Texas?
Over the weekend, Eastern District of Texas Judge Michael Schneider announced that he’ll leave active duty and take “senior status” in January 2016.
Mitratech expands legal services with acquisition of CaseTrack
The Austin-based Mitratech, a provider of enterprise legal management solutions, recently announced the acquisition of the CaseTrack product line from Economic Analysis Group – its second acquisition of a solution provider in the past two months.
Halliburton Energy Services Inc. sued over claims of unpaid overtime wages
A Lafourche Parish, La. man is suing his former employer, a Harris County oil drilling company, over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
E & L Transfer sued over unpaid overtime wages allegations
A Texas man is suing his former employer, E & L Transfer, over claims of unpaid overtime wages.