News from February 2017
Woman's sexual assault, death in east Houston parking lot sparks lawsuit
HOUSTON – The mother of a woman who was found dead near a Houston pizzeria almost two years ago has filed a lawsuit.
Federal Wage and Labor Law Institute says software company didn't provide support it promised
HOUSTON — A Houston corporation is suing True ERP, Inc., a software support provider, citing alleged deceptive trade practices.
Former employee says Harris County-based Alternate Options owes her overtime pay
HOUSTON — A Richmond woman is suing health care company Alternate Options, Inc. and Bernadette Marie Johnson, citing alleged breach of contract for failure to pay overtime wages.
Patient claims Houston dentist didn't ensure safety during operation
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Ann Vo, DDS, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Houston woman claims Primrose of Pasadena allowed property to be unsafe
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing Primrose of Pasadena, Pasadena Housing LP and Pinnacle Property Management Services, LLC, citing that allegedly insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Volleyball coach faults school for gender discrimination
HOUSTON – A local community college volleyball coach has brought a gender discrimination lawsuit against the institution, alleging disparate treatment between the men’s and women’s athletic programs.
Employee alleges storage business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a storage business, alleging breach of contract for unpaid overtime wages.
Teller accuses Wells Fargo Bank of discrimination
GALVESTON — A La Porte woman is suing Wells Fargo, alleging racial discrimination.
Nurse accuses nursing home provider of disability discrimination
HOUSTON — A licensed vocational nurse from Huntsville is suing a nursing home provider, alleging disability discrimination.
Ferrari owner alleges turbocharge installers breached contract
HOUSTON — A Canadian Ferrari owner is suing Austin County turbocharge installers, alleging breach of contract.
Alabama bank alleges Harris County guarantors owe money
HOUSTON — An Alabama state bank is suing two Harris County guarantors, alleging breach of contract.
End of 'Wet-Foot, Dry-Foot' policy puts all immigrants on equal footing
HOUSTON – While a new administration at the While House brings stricter immigration laws to the country, it was former President Barack Obama who actually eliminated the “wet-foot, dry-foot” policy for Cuban immigration into the United States.
Mostyn Law losses appeal, justices shut down League City Ike suit
HOUSTON – On Jan. 31, the First Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling leaving the city of League City empty handed in its Hurricane Ike suit against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Female martime worker alleges towing company ignored sexual harassment complaints
GALVESTON — A Galveston woman is suing a harbor towing business, alleging negligence in failing to protect its employee from sexual abuse/harassment.
New suits against NCAA seek compensation for college football players who suffered concussions
FORT WORTH - New lawsuits filed against the National College Athletic Association and helmet maker Riddell, Inc., seek to compensate thousands of former high school and college athletes for brain damage sustained while playing football.
Army reservist accuses demolition contractor of unlawful practices
HOUSTON — An Army reservist is suing a demolition contractor, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Employee alleges state, county, city governments violated her rights
&&&HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing state, county and city governments alleging violation of her civil rights.
Neil Gorsuch is Just Round One in the Fight for the Supreme Court
President Trump’s nomination of 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court will be met by fierce resistance by Democrats in the Senate and unrelenting demagoguery from left-wing groups and media outlets. About that there can be no doubt. (American Greatness readers may recall a reference to Gorsuch in my December 22 article, “The Trump Court: SCOTUS Could Stand Some Disruption.”)
Dell wins patent infringement case filed by shell company
MARSHALL – Dell Inc. won in a patent case filed against it by Isis Connex LLC with Judge Rodney Gilstrap awarding it $355,000 in attorney's fees.
Lawyer: Travis County sheriff's ultimatum from governor over ICE policy 'nonsense'
AUSTIN – A letter sent from Gov. Greg Abbott to Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez threatens budgetary and legislative action if certain demands aren’t met. The letter, which was dated Jan. 23, is in response to the new Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) policy that details cooperation procedures with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).