News from April 2016
Brazoria County woman accuses Men's Wearhouse of discrimination
GALVESTON — A former employee is suing Men's Wearhouse, alleging she was fired due to disability discrimination
Texas woman blames Galveston resort owner for fall into fire pit
GALVESTON — A Texas woman is suing a hotel property owner, alleging negligence caused her to fall into a fire pit.
Harris County worker alleges hauling business violated overtime rules
HOUSTON — A truck driver is suing a hauling company, alleging violations of federal overtime regulations.
Starr County worker accuses energy company of overtime violations
HOUSTON — A Starr County man is suing an energy company, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Houston worker alleges ad agency failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston worker is suing an advertising agency, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Motorist accuses Beaumont couple of negligence in car crash
BEAUMONT — A motorist is suing a Beaumont couple, alleging their negligence caused a car crash.
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Woman alleges she was injured at Family Dollar store
BEAUMONT – A woman is suing a discount store for more than $1 million over a claim that she suffered injuries when an employee mishandled some merchandise that hit her from behind.
Mississippi resident accuses Oil States Energy Services of not paying overtime
HOUSTON – A former employee alleges that an energy company paid daily bonuses but did not pay overtime wages.
Rosharon woman alleges she was terminated after taking second maternity leave
HOUSTON – An events and catering manager has sued her former employer over a claim that it fired her right after she took maternity leave for a second time in retaliation.
Texas man accuses Denton County deputies of violating his civil rights
SHERMAN — A Texas man is suing Denton County deputies, alleging they violated his civil rights during an arrest.
Houston man alleges debt collector guilty of phone harassment
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
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Sex complaint led to woman's termination from Wal-Mart automotive department, lawsuit says
A woman who used to work in the automotive section of a Wal-Mart in Longview alleges in a lawsuit filed in Tyler federal court that the retailer fired her for complaining about sex discrimination.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
April 22
Voice2Text Innovations LLC v. Onvoy, LLC d/b/a Vitelity Communications 2:16-cv-00424-JRG-RSP
Voice2Text Innovations LLC v. Phone.com, Inc. 2:16-cv-00425-JRG-RSP
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
DBA : 4/15 - 4/20/2016 License #:11730 Assumed Name:GPS RECRUITING Address:2902 NALL ST., PORT NECHES, TX, 77651 Owner Name:WILLIAMS LEANNA K License #:11772 Assumed Name:PORTSIDE MARINE SERVICES Address:2300 HWY 365, SUITE 220, NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:ISS MARINE SERVICES INC License #:11797 Assumed Name:QUALITY AIR PLUS Address:5001 SUE AVE., GROVES, TX, 77619 Owner Name:EYMARD NATHAN License #:11803 Assumed Name:GREEN BEAR ARMORY Address:PO BOX 22535, BEAUM
Jefferson County 58th Court District: June 2016
Jefferson County 58th Court District: June 2016
MILESTONE OPERATING INC V. DWAYNE MORVANT ET AL
(P) HARGRODER, CASEY H -(D)MONTGOMERY, MICHAEL DRU
Employees allege nursing facility failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two employees are suing a Woodlands nursing home, alleging it failed to pay overtime wages.
Employees allege restaurant/bakery failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two employees are suing a group of Houston area bakery/restaurants, alleging failure to fairly compensate employees by paying overtime.
Driver alleges trucking business violated overtime regulations
HOUSTON — A Houston trucker is suing a trucking company and supervisor, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.