News from April 2017
Ex-employee accuses tax preparation company of wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Houston bookkeeping and tax preparation company, alleging wrongful termination.
Customer blames Dunkin Donuts for injuries
HOUSTON — A customer is suing a Dunkin Donuts in Conroe, alleging its negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Ninth Court shuts down teacher’s bid to overturn PAISD’s jurisdiction win
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling granting the Port Arthur School District’s plea to the jurisdiction in a suit brought by the former principal of Booker T.
Rosenberg couple alleges swimming pool contractors did not complete work
HOUSTON — A Rosenberg couple is suing a Houston swimming pool construction business, alleging breach of contract and fraud for failure to complete work after a payment had been made.
Production clerk accuses employer of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A League City production clerk is suing a court reporting business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Hailstorm lawsuit bill passes Senate Business Committee
AUSTIN – On April 20, the Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee passed Senate Bill 10 by Chairman Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills).
Commemorating 75 Years Since the Texas Lost Battalion Went Missing
Texas is the proud home of more than 170,000 servicemembers and roughly 1.5 million veterans.
Tenant alleges apartment owners failed to keep premises safe
HOUSTON — A tenant is suing the owners of a Houston apartment complex, alleging their negligence led to him being assaulted and shot.
Customer accuses wedding venue provider of contract breach
HOUSTON — A Philadelphia woman is suing a Harris County wedding venue provider, alleging breach of contract.
Visitor blames Cypress apartment operators for injuries
HOUSTON — A Cypress woman is suing local apartment operators, alleging their negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Daughter blames health care providers for mother's death
SHERMAN — An Oklahoma woman is suing Texas health care providers, alleging corporate negligence and breach of contract.
Safe technician accuses employers of unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County safe technician is suing a Williamson County business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Welder accuses employers of failure to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A welder has filed a class action lawsuit against joint employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Woman awarded $192K for Applebee’s host stepping on her foot
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County jury has awarded plaintiff Carolyn Rhymes $192,000 for damages incurred when an Applebee’s host incidentally stepped on her foot, causing her to loose her balance and fall.
Glenn Beck files counterclaim to political pundit's wrongful termination suit
DALLAS – Glenn Beck has formally denied claims laid out by a lawsuit accusing him and his media company of wrong termination, according to recent Dallas County District Court records.
Woman sues Blue Bell over contaminated ice cream
GALVESTON – A Galveston County woman has pursued legal action against Brenham-based Blue Bell Creameries on allegations that she and her young daughter ate contaminated ice cream two years ago.
Fifth Circuit confirms dismissal of process server’s suit against Layne Walker
BEAUMONT – On Tuesday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit confirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a complaint brought by a process server against the former Jefferson County district judge who had him arrested.
Widow blames stone distributor for husband's death
HOUSTON — A Harris County widow is suing a granite and marble business, alleging negligence during inventory caused fatal injuries to her husband.
Baker alleges former employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A baker has filed a class action lawsuit against his former employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Behavioral technician alleges autism therapy center failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A Denton County behavioral technician is suing autism therapy center operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.