News from December 2016
Catholic educator files charges of religious discrimination against Legacy Community Health, alleges she was fired for refusing to teach birth control
HOUSTON – A Catholic health educator recently filed a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against Legacy Community Health (LCH), alleging she was fired because she refused to teach about birth control.
Houston firefighters sue city over promotion process
HOUSTON – Two Houston firefighters are suing the city over what they assert are racially discriminatory promotion practices in the fire department.
Former employee accuses Fox of racial discrimination suit
HOUSTON – A former television station employee alleges that she was discriminated against and ultimately terminated because she is white.
Richmond company alleges contractors failed to complete work
GALVESTON — A Richmond company is suing Santa Fe contractors, alleging the defendants owe $100,000 for breach of contract.
Scanner operator alleges employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A scanner operator is suing his employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Disabled veteran accuses law enforcement officers of abuse
HOUSTON — A disabled veteran is suing Harris County law enforcement officers, alleging unlawful use of excessive force and illegal arrest.
Family blames Tomball property owner for explosion
HOUSTON — A family is suing a Tomball property owner, alleging his negligence led to an explosion that injured the family's father.
Galveston County property owner accuses contractors of negligence
GALVESTON — A Galveston County property owner is suing Conroe contractors, alleging breach of construction contract and negligence.
Texas AG throws support behind suit challenging minority quotas at State Bar
AUSTIN – on Dec. 29, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit challenging a sex and race quota for an open seat on the State Bar of Texas Board. Several weeks earlier, attorney Greg Gegenheimer had sued the State Bar Board of Directors, asserting the defendants are violating the Equal Protection Clause by maintaining a race and sex-based quota scheme.
Businessman, holding company allege insurer breached coverage
TEXARKANA — A Dallas businessman and his company are suing a property insurer, alleging breach of insurance coverage.
Salesman accuses HR services business of fraud
HOUSTON — A salesman is suing an HR services provider, alleging the defendant owes at least $100,000 for fraud, conversion and unjust enrichment.
Visitor blames property owners for garage door injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing local property owners, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff being injured by a faulty garage door.
Racial Quotas at the Texas Bar Are Illegal and Unwise
No white males need apply for an opening on the state bar’s board. Those seats are reserved for minorities.
Couple blames FedEx, driver for injuries in crash
HOUSTON — A Harris County couple is suing FedEx and one of its drivers, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Purchasing manager alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a local business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime wages.
Motorist blames driver, auto dealer for injuries in crash
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a driver and an auto dealer, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff in a crash.
Home buyers seek up to $200,000 from real estate agents
HOUSTON — Two Harris County home buyers are suing real estate agents, alleging they owe up to $200,000 for breach of contract and conversion.
Pressure control operator alleges employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A pressure control operator is suing a Texas technology company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Air conditioner installer blames property owners, contractor for injuries
GALVESTON — An A/C technical installer is suing a contractor, property owners and the city of Galveston, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Software developer alleges unknown users broke law
HOUSTON — A Texas software developer is suing unknown users, alleging copyright infringement.