News from February 2016
Connecticut man alleges Texas real estate broker withheld payments
GALVESTON — A Connecticut man is suing a licensed broker in Texas, alleging withholding rent and security deposits regarding a Galveston property.
Worker alleges Armada Towing did not pay overtime
HOUSTON - A Harris County man is suing two towing companies, alleging they did not pay him overtime wages.
Texas AG reaches $470M joint state-federal settlement with HSBC
AUSTIN – On Feb. 5 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $470 million joint state-federal settlement with lender HSBC to address mortgage origination, servicing and foreclosure abuses.
Shopper blames Target after slipping in store
GALVESTON - A Harris County woman is suing Target and one of its store managers, alleging negligence for injuries the woman says she sustained at a Target store.
Worker blames Westmoreland Builders for two weeks spent in coma
GALVESTON — A subcontractor is suing a construction company, alleging its negligence caused him to crack his skull and spend two weeks in a coma.
Texas wrecker service alleges Metro Tow Truck guilty of fraud
LUFKIN — A Texas wrecker service is suing Canadian tow truck business, alleging misrepresentation of a towing unit they purchased.
Oilfield workers allege BTI Services, Warrior Energy failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two oilfield workers are suing two oil services companies, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Paralegal argues Eberstein & Witherite should pay overtime
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman is suing a law firm, alleging missing overtime pay as required under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Dallas gentlemen's club accuses N.Y. establishment with similar name of trademark infringement
Dallas-based TTNA, Inc. has brought a lawsuit against a gentlemen’s club in New York on claims the defendant committed trademark infringement and false advertising by using a similar name as the plaintiff, per recent Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division records.
Trial lawyer ad spending topples Super Bowl advertisers
In 2015, Personal injury attorneys across the nation spent more than double than advertisers did to air commercials during the Super Bowl.
Passenger sues Spirit Airlines over lost luggage on Las Vegas-Houston flight
Claiming Spirit Airlines lost some of his and his wife’s luggage on a flight from Las Vegas to Houston last year, Houston resident Jafar Nassiri has pursued legal action against the low-cost carrier.
Medical company accuses laboratory business of breach of agreement
HOUSTON — A Pennsylvania medical technology business is suing a Houston-based lab company, alleging breach of a sales and marketing agreement.
$625M verdict levied against Apple in Texas’ Eastern District
Within a year’s time, federal juries plucked from the Eastern District of Texas have levied more than $1.1 billion in damages against the Tech giant Apple Inc. for alleged patent infringement.
Two black employees accuse Contract Drilling of racial discrimination
HOUSTON — Two former employees are suing a Houston-based drilling corporation, alleging violations to Title VII through racial discrimination and unlawful termination.
2 ex-employees allege companies failed to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON — Two former employees are suing a number of businesses and individuals, alleging willful failure to pay overtime wages.
Port Arthur motorist alleges another driver caused vehicle collision
BEAUMONT - A Port Arthur motorist is suing a Beaumont woman, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Orange County motorist alleges another driver caused vehicle collision
BEAUMONT - An Orange County woman is suing a Beaumont motorist, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Worker blames Kirby Inland Marine for job site injuries
BEAUMONT - An Orange County man is suing a maritime company, alleging negligence for injuries he says he sustained while working in a ship canal.
Texas man alleges Marathon Petroleum's negligence caused work site fire
BEAUMONT - A Texas man is suing Marathon Petroleum, alleging negligence for injuries he says he sustained when a fire erupted at his job site.
Lone Star Rigging alleges Signature Industrial owes payments
BEAUMONT - A Jefferson County rigging equipment company is suing a Beaumont industrial services business, alleging the defendant has not paid for purchased equipment.