News from April 2016
Employees allege tire business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Three employees are suing a tire business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of worker compensation laws.
Study ranks Texas 6th best state for docs, expert points to tort reform
A recent study found Texas is one of the best states for physicians to practice medicine, a high ranking made possible in part due to the passage of tort reform measures in 2003, says one expert.
Tyler County couple alleges motorist caused crash
BEAUMONT — A Tyler County couple is suing a Nederland motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash.
State Farm alleges customers don't meet definition of 'insured'
MARSHALL — State Farm is suing two Texas customers, alleging breach of contract and liability.
Austrian business alleges Texas industrial company owes more than $7 million
LUFKIN — An Austrian business is suing a Woodville company, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Former worker alleges business practiced age discrimination
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing an Irving company, alleging violations of discrimination laws.
Employees allege food business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A group of employees is suing a food business, alleging unpaid wages.
Driver files suit against TB Prefabricated for allegedly unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges that he was not paid overtime wages while employed as a driver.
Class-action suit filed against Evo Inc.
HOUSTON – Three field hands have filed a class-action lawsuit against their employers over allegations they weren't paid overtime.
Credit union seeks repayment of allegedly default loan
GALVESTON – A credit union is suing a couple alleging they defaulted on a car loan.
Employee accuses security service firm of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a security services business, alleging failure to pay employees overtime.
Galveston County business alleges customer failed to pay for tile work
GALVESTON -- A Galveston County business is suing a Galveston man, alleging he failed to pay for completed work.
Motorist accuses insurance firm of breach of contract
MARSHALL — A Galveston County motorist is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Family alleges doctor's botched surgery led to death
BEAUMONT – A family is suing a Jefferson County doctor, alleging a botched gallbladder removal surgery led to the death of a relative.
Woman alleges she was injured in fall at Walmart store
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County customer alleges she was injured because a retail store failed to keep its area clean and safe from any hazards that can cause injuries to others.
Motorist sues individual over alleged negligence after FM 364 collision
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County woman is suing another driver after an accident on FM 364.
Weatherford International, Precision Energy Services alleged to have not paid overtime wages
HOUSTON – A Richmond man alleges he was not paid overtime premiums by his former employers.
Employee blames electric supply business for injuries
BEAUMONT — An employee is suing a Beaumont electrical supply business, alleging negligence led to him being injured.
Galveston man alleges Georgia business partner cost him $150,000
GALVESTON — A Texas man is suing a Georgia business partner, alleging breach of contract.
Voss Law Firm scores hail trial win in Hidalgo County
HOUSTON - Attorneys at The Voss Law Firm recently secured another win in their insurance trial practice.