News from August 2017
Former Dexter Field Services administrative assistant alleges she is owed unpaid overtime
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County woman formerly employed as an administrative assistant for an air quality consultant service for the oil and gas industry alleges that she was not paid for her overtime work.
Mistrial declared in Mostyn Law $1M hail suit against USAA
HIDALGO COUNTY – A mistrial has been declared in a Mostyn Law hail lawsuit against USAA Texas Lloyd’s.
Paxton files brief in support of Arlene's Flowers owner in LGBT discrimination suit
AUSTIN – A 14-state coalition has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the First Amendment right of Barronelle Stutzman, a Washington-based floral shop owner who was sued over allegations of sexual orientation discrimination, the Texas Attorney General's office reported.
NFL appoints arbitrator to hear appeal by Dallas Cowboys star Elliott
DALLAS – Noted case arbitrator Harold Henderson will hear an appeal by Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott to have a six-game suspension reduced after the football player was accused of domestic violence in a case that is pitting the NFL against its players union.
Accutex Construction seeks more than $30,000 for allegedly defective concrete
GALVESTON – A Walter County contractor alleges that a Galveston County company provided defective concrete and is seeking the removal of a mechanic's lien.
Woman alleges she was injured by basket at H.E.B store
BEAUMONT – A shopper at a Beaumont grocery store alleges she was injured when she was struck by a shopping basket.
Patient alleges hospital failed to remove malignant lymph nodes
HOUSTON – A Saudi Arabian woman alleges a Texas medical center incorrectly told her she was cancer free after a surgical procedure.
Consumer seeks refund of deposit made to Scott Thomas Homes
HOUSTON – A Harris County resident is seeking the return of a deposit he had placed on a property.
West Gulf Maritime Association employee alleges she faced discrimination because of gender
HOUSTON – A Texas woman employed as a longshoreman alleges that she has been subjected to sexual harassment and discrimination.
Former ZCI LLC accountant alleges he is owed unpaid wages, payment on loan
HOUSTON – A car audio business is accused of failing to pay a former accountant his promised salary and for defaulting on a loan.
Offshore Marine Contractors seaman alleges injures while working during tropical storm
HOUSTON – A Louisiana man is seeking damages after he was injured while working aboard a vessel during Tropical Storm Hermine.
Tort reform groups say storm bill hasn’t changed insurance claims process
HOUSTON – With the remnants of Hurricane Harvey still impacting the city of Houston, Texas tort reform groups have issued statements assuring victims that a passed bill aimed at enduring storm lawsuit abuse hasn’t changed the insurance claim process.
Bill seeks to stop disrespect of ill veterans
More than 600,000 Texas veterans support U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold's Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act, a bill designed to promote fairness and honesty in asbestos litigation and to increase transparency in asbestos trusts.
Texas Supreme Court ruling gives defendants greater protection under expanded anti-SLAPP law, lawyer says
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court recently expanded the state’s form of the anti-strategic lawsuit against public participant (SLAPP) law ruling that a defendant can pursue a motion for dismissal even if they deny the claims of the First Amendment activity in the lawsuit.
Woman seeks more than $1 million after fall at Cleveland cabin
GALVESTON – A Brazoria County couple alleges the wife was injured in a fall at a cabin.
Former Sundrill Energy Services employee alleges he was terminated without just cause
HOUSTON – A former director for an energy company alleges he was terminated in violation of his employment contract.
Individual claims cooling system failure at CubeSmart facility damaged property
HOUSTON – A Montgomery County consumer alleges items she had a in a climate-controlled storage facility were damaged.
Former Bay Area Regional Medical Center nurse alleges he was not paid for working through meal breaks
HOUSTON – A registered nurse alleges a Webster medical facility failed to pay for all hours worked.
American man transferred to Australia by ConocoPhillips alleges he was terminated because of his national origin
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges he was discriminated against by his former employer because he is an American.
Former scheduler accuses Chemium International Corp. of pregnancy discrimination
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was illegally terminated because of her pregnancy.