News from 2015
Human resources employee seeks overtime pay
A Cypress resident is suing her employer for allegedly failing to compensate her when she worked overtime. Victoria Chen filed a lawsuit July 15 in the U.S.
Auto repair shop blamed for breach of contract
A Jefferson County man is suing an automotive repair shop and the shop’s owner, alleging his vehicle was not repaired according to the contract.
Woman alleges Glazier Foods employee caused rear-end collision
A Galveston County woman has cited a Houston-based foodservice distributor and one of its employees for injuries she sustained in a 2014 car crash.
Beaumont medical service sues shipping vessel for unpaid bills
An international shipping vessel is being sued by a Beaumont city health company, which alleges the vessel has not paid them for medical services rendered.
Woman claims negligence caused car collision
A Galveston County woman is suing another driver for allegedly causing a car collision in 2014. Shana Hansen filed a lawsuit July 16 in Galveston County District Court against Misty Ellis-Bardwell, citing vehicular negligence.
Utility company sues Galveston County road excavation crew
A Galveston County utility company is suing an excavation company, claiming it damaged its facilities.
Field supervisor charges former employer for withholding wages
A Maryland man is suing his former Texas employer for breach of contract in 2012, when the company allegedly failed to pay his full contracted fee.
Frivolous patent suits harmful
New Mexico state senator says Congress needs to pass Innovation Act
Woman claims Papa John's fired her for reporting sexual harassment
A Galveston County woman has filed a lawsuit against the pizza chain that formerly employed her, alleging the eatery terminated her because she complained of sexual harassment by a superior. Court papers filed against Lavaston Foods LLC, doing business as Papa John’s Pizza, on July 24 in the Galveston County 56th District Court claim Alize Shannon was the target of unwanted advances as a minor from general manager Carlos Velez when she worked at the defendant’s store in Texas City. Shannon exp
Minority employee alleges civil rights violations
A Harrison County man is suing a Dallas corporation, alleging unlawful employment practices that culminated in his discharge.
Bus passenger hits the ceiling, sues for damages
A bus passenger filed a lawsuit against a Beaumont business and a Florida company doing business in Texas on charges of vehicular negligence when a bumpy ride allegedly injured him in 2013.
Educator alleges Beaumont school district practiced racially motivated harassment
A Jefferson County educator is suing a municipal jurisdiction, alleging deliberate targeted racial discrimination over a seven-year period.
Pedestrian sues driver, asserting violent impact in parking lot
A Hardin County resident is suing a Jefferson County-based motorist on charges of vehicular negligence in a 2014 pedestrian accident which he claims resulted in severe and debilitating injuries.
Woman sues motorist following damages in two-car collision
A Beaumont resident is suing a driver on allegations of vehicular negligence in a 2013 two-car automobile collision.
Truck company alleges motorsports company guilty of trademark infringement
An Arizona diesel truck company is suing Unique Motorsports Inc. of Lewisville, alleging trademark infringement.
BISD sues fired auditor for $1M plus
The Beaumont Independent School District is seeking more than $1 million in damages from a fired auditor. The district filed suit against Gayle Botley on July 15 in Jefferson County District Court. According to the lawsuit, BISD contracted with Botley to perform professional auditing services, including fiscal reviews from 2011 to 2013, as well as the audit for the district’s 2007 bond program.
Former nursing facility worker alleges denial of employment opportunities
A Lufkin woman is suing a nursing facility, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Parents sue driver, insurance company to reclaim damages in child’s accident
A Dickinson couple is suing their own insurance company and a driver who allegedly struck their child while she was crossing a Galveston County street in 2014.
Restaurant worker alleges improper tip system
A Texas worker is suing his Plano employer and its owner/manager, alleging an illegal pay scheme and labor law violation.
Final judgment entered in collision suit
In March, a suit brought by a Jasper County man, who claims a truck driver struck his vehicle while he was attempting to evade a car that had come into his lane, settled before the case could go to trial. On April 14 a take nothing judgment was entered in the case, stating the parties had compromised and settled all claims, court records show.