News from October 2016
Texas Package Stores Association intervenes in case with Wal-Mart to sell liquor
AUSTIN – A ruling has been made allowing the intervention by a liquor store association in the case Wal-Mart filed regarding its right to sell liquor in Texas.
Houston strip clubs settle dancers’ labor lawsuit for $1.1 million
HOUSTON – Dancers of four strip clubs in Houston are set to receive $1.1 million from their former employers as settlement to a labor case, alleging that they were incorrectly categorized as independent contractors.
Election protection coalition seeks to preserve voter rights In Texas
AUSTIN – A coalition led by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is preparing for the November election by protecting voters’ rights in Texas and across the country.
Paxton: U.S. Supreme Court validated Texas position in immigration case
AUSTIN – The state of Texas scored a win this week when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to rehear an Obama administration immigration case, state Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement released after the high court's decision.
Texas Supreme Court returns claim investigation jurisdiction dispute to county court
AUSTIN – The Supreme Court of Texas has denied an appeal filed by the city of Dallas in connection with the city of Corsicana, Navarro County and Navarro College’s (collectively, Navarro) request to investigate a potential tortious interference claim against Dallas, which is likely to exceed the $200,000 claim threshold that limits the County Court at Law of Navarro County’s jurisdiction.
Man claims Harris Co. jailers beat him
HOUSTON – A man who was recently detained at the Harris County Jail claims that employees at the facility assaulted him.
Texas settles with California app developer over collecting children’s personal data
AUSTIN – The Texas attorney general’s office has settled with a California app developer by having them agree to not collect and save personal information of children under 13 when they download its app.
Field hand sues Express Energy LLC
HOUSTON — A field hand has filed a class-action lawsuit against Express Energy LLC, an oilfield operator, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.John Crain filed a complaint on behalf of all others similarly situated under 29 U.S.C.
Lyondellbasell hit with $1M injury suit
Harris County resident accuses property possessor of failure to warnHOUSTON — An invitee is suing Equistar Chemicals LP and Lyondellbasell, property possessor, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Trivia S.
Houston resident accuses vessel operators of negligence
GALVESTON — A passenger is suing Shell Island Cruises, Capt. Bill Gorman Excursion Boats, Inc., Capt. Bill Gorman Charter Boats, Inc., Capt. Bill Gorman Fishing Vessels and William S.
Bank alleges borrowers, guarantors owe nearly $136,000
GALVESTON — A Texas City bank is suing multiple borrowers and guarantors, alleging breach of contract and owing nearly $136,000.
Building engineer accuses former employer of racial discrimination
SHERMAN — A black Collin County building engineer is suing his former employer, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Houston landlord alleges tenant failed to honor lease
HOUSTON — A landlord is suing a tenant alleging, breach of contract.
Black woman accuses Office Depot of racial discrimination
VICTORIA — A Harris County African-American woman is suing Office Depot, alleging emotional distress and racial discrimination.
Boat passenger blames vessel owner for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Mississippi man is suing vessel owners, alleging their negligence led the the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Beaumont motorist blames ambulance company, driver for causing crash
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont woman is suing an ambulance company and a driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Courier, delivery drivers allege employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Five courier and delivery drivers are suing their employers, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages.
Transport business accuses insurers of violations
MARSHALL — A North Carolina transport service provider is suing casualty insurance providers, alleging breach of contract.
Pipefitter accuses former employer of disability discrimination
GALVESTON — A Matagorda County pipefitter is suing a Texas construction company, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Asbestos suit names Chevron, BP and dozens more as defendants
BEAUMONT – A recent asbestos suit has named more than two-dozen corporations as defendants, including Chevron USA and BP North America.