News from December 2017
Consumer alleges BorrowersFirst Inc. harassed him with collection calls
HOUSTON – A Harris County consumer alleges a debt collector harassed him with 50 calls a day.
Debt Recovery Solutions alleged to have violated debt collection law with voicemails
SHERMAN – A Plano consumer alleges a debt collector violated regulations when it left voicemails that did not disclose the name of the collector.
Worker files suit over electrocution injuries sustained at Lubbock County well site
HOUSTON – A man injured at an oil and gas will owned by Anadarko Petroleum Corp. alleges the company and others failed to warn him of the dangerous condition.
Former A & J Family Investments LLC employees allege they are owed unpaid wages
HOUSTON – Former employees of a janitorial company allege that they are owed unpaid wages.
Tenant files suit against Crosby property owner after fall allegedly caused by rotten stairs
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured because of the dilapidated condition of the stairs at the rental property where she lived.
Houston ISD seeks damages from motor vehicle owner, driver over employee's injuries
HOUSTON – The Houston Independent School District is seeking to recover damages after one of its employees was struck while directing traffic in 2016.
Whataburger customer seeks more than $200,000 after falling at restaurant
HOUSTON – A Whataburger patron has filed a suit after he broke his wrist in a fall at the restaurant.
Shakky's Ice House patron alleges she was injured by bouncer
GALVESTON – A Galveston County individual has filed suit against a Texas City establishment and a bouncer over allegations she was injured by the bouncer.
Woman seeks $100,000 in damages from driver involved in Beaumont pedestrian collision
BEAUMONT – The heir of a man who died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian-auto collision is seeking damages from the Beaumont driver.
Former employee claims ConocoPhillips failed to pay for all hours worked
HOUSTON – A former ConocoPhillips Co. employee has filed a class action suit over allegations he was not compensated for all hours worked.
Man files negligence suit against MP Healthcare Medical Supply
HOUSTON – A Houston man has filed suit against a two medical supply companies over allegations a bed he was provided caused him to develop a pressure sore.
Hampton Products International Corp. alleged to have defectively designed tie-downs
MARSHALL – The parents of a man who died from injuries after a classic car rolled off of a trailer and into his pickup are suing the makers of the tie-downs used to secure the car.
TDG General Contractors Inc. alleged to have performed defective work on Galveston home
GALVESTON – A Galveton couple claims they discovered construction defects and dangerous conditions in work performed by a contractor.
Patron seeks $1 million from Blur Bar after auto accident caused by allegedly intoxicated driver
HOUSTON – A patron of a bar is seeking $1 million in damages after he was injured in a single-vehicle accident.
Court jury awards $75 million to Ericsson in patent infringement case
MARSHALL – The Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas jury has awarded Ericsson $75 million in its patent infringement case against TCL Communication Technology Holdings, agreeing that TLC infringed on the company’s patent for a software control system in mobile devices.
Hispanic individuals file complaint against National Signs over discrimination allegations
HOUSTON – Two Hispanic individuals allege their former Houston employer discriminated against them because of their race.
Man files suit against Taco Bell of America after employee allegedly assaulted him
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was assaulted by a Taco Bell employee in Houston.
Keane Frac sand hauler alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON – A Dallas County man employed as a sand hauler alleges he was paid straight time for overtime work.
Dishwasher alleges Olympia at Pier 21 wrongfully terminated him
GALVESTON – A man formerly employed as a dishwasher at a Galveston restaurant alleges he was terminated after he was injured on the job.
Former Starcon International Inc. employee alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON – A former employee of a full service mechanical contractor alleges he was not paid the correct rate for overtime work.