News from August 2017
Bandini Enterprises Inc. alleged to owe overtime wages to former employee
HOUSTON – A man formerly employed by BEI Engineers alleges he was only paid his regular rate of pay for overtime work.
Woman alleges she was terminated by Lowe's after requesting leave for surgery
&&& HOUSTON – A Conroe woman alleges that she was terminated from her position as a location manager of a home improvement chain because she needed surgery on her foot.
Former Mosquito Joe employee alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON – A pest control sprayer alleges he was paid the same rate regardless of how many hours he worked.
Emiliano's Sports Bar, others named in suit by man who alleges he was beaten, shot
HOUSTON – A Harris County man has filed a suit against several establishments and individuals after he was allegedly beaten and shot by an employee.
Rig welders allege Midway Oilfield Constructors failed to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON – An oilfield production company is accused of failing to pay rig welders overtime pay.
East Texas jury levies $21M verdict against Hughes Network Systems for patent infringement
MARSHALL – An East Texas jury recently found Hughes Network Systems should pay a defense contractor more than $21 million in damages for infringing a broadband patent used at offshore drilling sites.
Former employee files suit against Cimarron Hospitality Corp, others over sexual harassment claims
HOUSTON – A Houston woman formerly employed as a guest service agent alleges she was terminated in retaliation for complaining of sexual harassment by a supervisor.
Baron & Budd investigating potential claims against Cardinal Health
DALLAS - The Texas-based law firm of Baron & Budd is investigating potential claims related to allegations that Cardinal Health rounded the time worked each day by its employees in the company’s favor, which may have resulted in an underpayment of wages to affected employees.
Pretrial hearing approaching in malpractice against against Houston attorneys
HOUSTON – A pre-trial conference is set for Aug. 25 in the malpractice suit filed against attorneys Richard Bergner and Don Ford by former client Juliette Fairley in the Southern District of Texas.
Appellate court upholds dismissal of former Port Arthur ISD employee's free speech claims
BEAUMONT – The 9th District Court of Appeals at Beaumont has affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of claims where a Port Arthur Independent School District employee claimed free speech violations by the district and key superiors.
Mich. man implicates Houston bowling center in son's death after car accident
HOUSTON – AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. faces legal action following the April 2016 death of a customer from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident.
Leaving Lochner Behind
What prompts a man to change his mind on a serious matter after 35 years, and should the reversal be met with pride (for eventually getting it right), or chagrin (for taking so long)? For reasons of vanity, I’m going to take a positive tack and choose the former.
Woman blames nail salon for infection requiring partial removal of finger
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman says a trip to the nail salon last June resulted in her suffering an infection.
Beaumont Walmart shopper alleges she was injured when she slipped on water in store
BEAUMONT – A Walmart shopper alleges that she was injured in a store because of water left on the floor.
Horse owner alleges Galveston dog owner failed to control animals
GALVESTON – A Galveston woman is accused of letting her dogs roam uncontrolled and that the animals injured a horse.
Man alleges TRS Service made false statements, failed to pay salary in full
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges his former employer made false and defamatory statements regarding him.
Texas technology company accuses Vizio of patent infringement
MARSHALL – An Austin company alleges that Vizio has infringed two of its patents.
Robo Holdings LLC accused of breaching employment contract
&&& HOUSTON – A New Jersey man alleges that his former Harris County employer did not reimburse him for expenses.
Couple files suit against Mak's Place after husband was allegedly injured by drunk driver
HOUSTON – A Spring couple has filed a suit against a Spring establishment after the husband was hit by an allegedly drunk driver.
Texas AG files brief in 5th Circuit to defund Planned Parenthood
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to overturn a district court decision that blocked Texas from cutting off state Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.