News from September 2015
Termination prompts plaintiff to file discrimination charges
A Denton County woman is suing her former employer, Teracore Inc. and ICF International Inc., over claims of race, sex, sexual orientation and disability discrimination.
Darr Equipment and driver sued over claims of negligence following vehicle collision
An Orange County man is suing a Beaumont equipment company and one of its drivers following a vehicle collision and his alleged injures as a result.
Survey ranks East Texas as worst local jurisdiction in country
A new survey evaluating the fairness and reasonableness of state liability systems has East Texas as the worst local jurisdiction in the U.S.
El Pollo Regio restaurant sued over allegations of unpaid overtime and minimum wage violations
Three Texas individuals are suing over claims of unpaid wages while employed at the Longview El Pollo Regio restaurant.
Harris County nurse alleges discrimination, retaliatory practices
A Harris County is suing a Pearland-based continuing care provider, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Galveston County man sues Sabio Investments, alleging default loan payments
A Galveston County man is suing an investment company and its agents alleging default loan payments.
Securitas Security Services USA sued over unpaid overtime wages allegations
Two Texas residents are suing Securitas Security Services USA Inc. over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Bosquie County worker sues Xtreme Drilling Coil Services, alleging unpaid overtime
A Bosque County man is suing a drilling services company, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Premcor Refining Group sues Jefferson County Appraisal District, alleging unlawful appraisals
Several property owners are suing Jefferson County Appraisal District, alleging unlawfully appraising certain properties.
Inmate sues University of Texas Medical Branch, alleging defective medical product
A Texas inmate is suing a medical branch, a hospital and surgeons, alleging a defective medical product caused an infection that led to the loss of his right testicle.
Former employee violates non-compete contract, plaintiff says
An Oregon corporation is suing because it claims a former employee violated a non-compete contract.
September 2016 trial slated in $1M suit over scaffold collapse
A suit brought by a painter seeking more than $1 million in punitive damages for a scaffold collapse has been slated for trial next September. On April 8 Rosa Arredondo filed a complaint against OCI Partners LP of Dallas, OCI Beaumont LLC of Austin and Safway Services LLC of Austin in Jefferson County District Court, claiming injuries specific to a March 2015 workplace incident. Court records show that on Aug. 26 an agreed scheduling order was entered, calling for the case to be mediated on or
The trial lawyer war on arbitration
Arbitration is an important alternative to litigation that empowers American consumers to resolve disputes quickly, often without hiring a lawyer.
Loan defaults claimed by People's United Equipment Finance Corp. in suit
A Texas corporation has filed suit over allegations that a Virginia company has defaulted on two loans.
OT pay at center of plaintiff's suit against former employer
A Harris County man is suing his former employer, Alliance Tank Fabrication, over allegations of lack of overtime pay.
Stafford delivery company sues businesses, alleging unpaid services
A Stafford delivery company is suing several businesses, alleging non-payment for services.
Galveston energy company sues Minnesota man, alleging fradulent investment
A Galveston County energy company company is suing a Minnesota man, alleging a fradulent oil well deal
Galveston County man sues emergency medical center, alleging misdiagnosed soccer injury
A Galveston County man is suing an emergency medical center and several doctors, alleging a soccer injury to his leg was misdiagnosed.
Crane operator's complaint blames loss of job of 24 years on age discrimination
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City of Houston, United Airlines sued over man’s death at Bush Airport
A Ghanaian woman recently filed a lawsuit in response to her husband’s 2014 death from injuries sustained while working on the inter-terminal rail at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Isabel Alama-Apamibola’s suit asserts Bombadier Transportation System; Bombadier, Inc.; the City of Houston and United Airlines are responsible for the passing of William Coffy. The litigation began in the Harris County 125th District Court on July 16.