News from December 2016
Houston contractor alleges customers did not pay for work
HOUSTON — A Houston contractor is suing a customer, alleging failure to pay more than $16,000 for completed work.
Sanitation worker alleges employer failed to pay overtime
MARSHALL — A Lufkin man is suing an Ohio-based sanitation service, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying overtime wages.
Dental business alleges competitor violated trademark law
HOUSTON — A Saginaw dental business is suing a Spring competitor, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Worker alleges plaster business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a plaster business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime wages.
Pharmaceutical company alleges chemical distributor owes $371,000
TEXARKANA — A Bowie County pharmaceutical company is suing a Seattle chemical distributor, alleging negligence and breach of warranties.
Buyer accuses property owners of theft
HOUSTON — A Magnolia man is suing a Spring couple, alleging breach of contract and theft of property.
Employee alleges security agency violated overtime pay rules
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a security agency, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying overtime wages.
Customer blames Houston store operators for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Houston store operators, alleging their negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
Randall's Food Markets Inc. shopper claims water on floor caused her to slip, fall
HOUSTON – Stafford market shopper alleges she was injured because of water left on the floor.
Houston Premium Outlets shopper alleges she was injured in fall
HOUSTON – A Washington County woman alleges she slipped on liquid while shopping at a Cypress business and fell.
Houston woman alleges Ford Fiesta she purchased is defective
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer claims a vehicle she purchased has numerous defects.
Champion Security Agency employee alleges he is owed overtime wages
HOUSTON – A security guard has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Houston company over allegations that he was not properly compensated for all hours worked.
Mechanic helper alleges Auto Frank did not properly compensate employees
HOUSTON – A mechanic helper has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Houston business over allegations that he wasn't paid overtime wages.
Texas lawyers are showing insurers the Doors
We apologize to the late Jim Morrison for the liberties taken with “Riders on the Storm,” but you must admit that the version we created with unaltered consciousness makes considerably more sense and actually communicates something.
U.S. Court of Appeals wipes $16.7M patent verdict against Hilite International
DALLAS – On Dec. 12 the U.S.
Port Arthur ISD in trial over white woman’s firing
BEAUMONT – The Port Arthur Independent School District will be in trial this week over a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by a former white teacher.
Plaintiff in discrimination suit against BISD asks for continuance
BEAUMONT – Last July, the Beaumont Independent School District was sued by an educator alleging deliberate targeted racial discrimination over a seven-year period.
Former patrolman accuses Jasper of discrimination
BEAUMONT — A former Jasper patrolman is suing the city, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
$1B verdict against Johnson & Johnson reinforces 'need for appellate review,' says attorney
DALLAS – A verdict of more than $1 billion has been handed down by a federal jury in a lawsuit regarding hip replacements.
Texas, 42 other states reach $19.5M settlement with Bristol-Myers
AUSTIN – On Dec. 8 Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the state of Texas will receive $1,015,420 in a $19.5 million settlement that 42 other state attorneys general reached with the pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb.