News from November 2016
Office clerk alleges employers failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A Texas office clerk is suing her employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Field operator alleges oilfield services company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County man is suing an oilfield services company, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Worker blames contractor, concrete boom operator for injuries
GALVESTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston contractor and concrete boom operator, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Sugar Land homeowners accuse contractors, subcontractors of shoddy work
GALVESTON — Two Sugar Land homeowners are suing contractors and subcontractors, alleging failure to properly complete a home repair project and breach of contract.
Henderson County motorists blame hauling company for crash
TYLER — Two Henderson County motorists are suing a hauling company, alleging its negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Attorneys general try to block transfer of authority over internet domains
GALVESTON -- A federal judge has denied a last-minute attempt to block the transition of oversight of internet domain names to an international non-profit.
Appeal possible against injunction barring transgender students from using bathroom of preference
AUSTIN – A national injunction put in place in August prohibiting transgender students from using the bathroom that they identify likely will be appealed.
Too much money in politics, says big donor
Whether you call it hypocrisy, audacity, or gall, there's plenty of it in politics.
Railroad worker alleges he was unlawfully terminated after being injured on the job
HOUSTON – An Oklahoma man alleges he was terminated after being injured on the job.
Elevate Recoveries accused of threatening man to collect alleged debt
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer claims a debt collector unlawfully threatened him in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Individuals allege Christus St. Michael Health System's negligence resulted in woman's death
TEXARKANA – Family members of an Arkansas woman allege negligent medical care resulted in her death.
Former Turtle & Hughes employee alleges she was terminated for reporting harassment
HOUSTON – A Houston woman alleges she was terminated from her position as a human resources representative for reporting sexual harassment and racial discrimination.
Man alleges Scottsdale Insurance wrongfully denied coverage for home's damage
GALVESTON – A Galveston County man alleges his insurer wrongfully denied coverage for damage to his home.
Texas oil owners file suit against oil company for unpaid royalties
VICTORIA – Texas mineral rights owners claim an oil company purposefully deceived them for at least two years by manipulating production data, according to a complaint filed in the Southern District Court of Texas, Victoria Division.
University faces legal action over 2015 on-campus shooting incidents
HOUSTON – Texas Southern University faces legal action over a pair of on-campus shooting incidents last year, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Construction worker accuses former employer of failure to pay overtime wages
A construction worker is suing Detsco Inc., a former employer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Wal-Mart cited for allowing a wet floor that led to a customer fall
A customer is suing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., a retail store operator, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Henderson County resident claims E.W. Wylie Corp.'s employee is at fault in a car accident
A motorist is suing E.W. Wylie Corp., a vehicle owner, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Pro Drive Outboard accused of selling a defective motor boat that led to an accident
Three motor boat riders are suing Pro Drive Outboard LLC, a manufacturer, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Two drivers claim F&F Interests refused to pay overtime wages
Two drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against F&F Interests, Inc., SKF Interest, Inc. and Gary Farine, employers, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.