News from December 2017
EOG Resources Inc. alleged to have failed to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON – An oilfield worker alleges that an oil and natural gas company failed to pay overtime wages.
Dos XX Dave's employee seeks damages after cutting hand, wrist on bottle
HOUSTON – An employee of a Baytown bar and grill is seeking more than $200,000 after cutting his hand and wrist on a glass bottle while working.
Man seeks more than $1 million from Coastal Cargo of Texas over fall injuries
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges a company's negligence caused his injuries in a fall from a forklift.
Man claims crown molding fell on him at Drix Wine Bar & Grill, caused injuries
HOUSTON – A patron of a Katy restaurant alleges he was injured when a piece of building material fell on his head while dining.
Woman alleges Stoneleigh Gardens Associates apartment had toxic mold
HOUSTON – A Spring woman alleges the owners of an apartment failed to discover and remove toxic mold.
D.R.T.G. Builders employee seeks damages after fall through roof
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges he was injured while working on a construction site.
Tomball ISD alleged to have failed to pay contractor in full for construction of school
HOUSTON – A Houston contractor alleges that it was not paid in full for the construction of a junior high school.
Academy LTD assistant manager alleges she was terminated because of her sex
HOUSTON – A College Station woman alleges that a sporting goods and outdoor store employer terminated her because of her sex.
Legal malpractice suit asserts attorney, firm agreed to Rule 11 Settlement Agreement without client's consent
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is suing his legal counsel for failing to obtain his consent on a Rule 11 Settlement Agreement in a shareholder lawsuit, recent state district court records indicate.
Colo. couple faults Houston area-based petroleum companies for explosion in subdivision
HOUSTON – A Colorado couple is suing two Houston area-based petroleum companies over an explosion in their subdivision last April, per recent Harris County District Court records.
Federal judge denies churches’ request for FEMA funding for Harvey damage
HOUSTON – A U.S. district court judge has denied a series of requests from three Houston-area churches seeking money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make repairs to their buildings damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Aquarium seeks to dismiss tiger suit, says 'only standards' the aquarium does not meet are plaintiff’s
HOUSTON – The Houston Aquarium and Landry's Inc. have filed a motion to dismiss a Texas woman's suit alleging that the tigers at the Downtown Aquarium are being mistreated.
EP Energy Corp. alleged to have failed to maintain equipment
HOUSTON – An Oklahoma man alleges he was injured while working for a Harris County-based company because a guard was not in place on a piece of equipment.
Man files suit against The Renalt-Thomas Corp. over fraud allegations
HOUSTON – A consumer has filed suit against a tire shop over allegations of fraud after he sought service at the shop.
Denton County employee alleges she was passed over for promotions because of race
SHERMAN – A McKinney woman alleges she was subjected to retaliation and harassment while working for a Denton County office because of her race and color and was denied promotions.
Consumer claims Composite Sea Born offshore open boat is defective
GALVESTON – A consumer claims a boat he purchased is defective and is seeking rescission of the sales contract.
Consumers seek rescission of sale of KZ Durango Gold over alleged defects
BEAUMONT – Two consumers are seeking a rescission of the purchase of a recreational vehicle they allege has defects.
Noble Energy Inc. employee seeks more than $1 million over leg injuries
HOUSTON – A Mississippi man alleges his employer's negligence caused the amputation of both of his legs.
Motorist seeks more than $200,000 from Galveston County after auto accident involving employee
GALVESTON – A Galveston man is seeking damages from Galveston County after a collision with one of its employees.
Man files lawsuit in response to failed swimming pool project
HOUSTON – A failed swimming pool project prompted a Harris County man to file a lawsuit.