News from February 2017
Assistant manager alleges Dollar General failed to pay overtime
TYLER — A Texas woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging breach of contract and violation of applicable minimum wage laws in failing to pay overtime.
Let's keep Texas exceptional!
When he succeeded Rick Perry as governor, Greg Abbott promised to perpetuate his positive policies of “lower taxes, less regulation, and more job creation.” “Texas will continue to be a pro-business state because of legislative reforms,” he said at the time, at a meeting with Texas congressional leaders from the Greater Houston area.
Paramedic accuses emergency care providers of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — A paramedic has filed a class action lawsuit against emergency care providers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Houston gentleman's club accused of violating city, state regulations
HOUSTON – The State of Texas is pursuing legal action against one of the city’s gentleman’s clubs for alleged violations of city and state regulations, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants file class action lawsuit against union, seek recall of board members
DALLAS – On Feb., 6 a petition was signed by more than 7,000 of the Southwest Airlines flight attendants in the Transport Workers Union Local 556, demanding the recall of 12 of the executive board members over alleged violations of the constitution and bylaws of the Transport Workers Union of America.
Lone Star Justice
Is Texas’s attorney general a corrupt officeholder or an innocent official being railroaded by political rivals?
Bus passenger accuses public transport agency of negligence
HOUSTON — A Harris County bus passenger is suing the county transit authority, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Consumer accuses truck dealers of fraud
GALVESTON — A Michigan man is suing truck dealers, alleging breach of express warranty.
Black auditor accuses former employer or racial discrimination
HOUSTON — A California man is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Marketer accuses former employer of pregnancy discrimination
MARSHALL — A Smith County woman is suing a Tyler hospice, alleging pregnancy discrimination.
Jefferson County 136th Court District: March 2017
COMMUNITY BANK OF TEXAS V. WELLS FARGO
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Feb. 10 - Feb. 16 License #:4482 Assumed Name:THE GATOR HOUSE Address:15026 LABELLE RD, BEAUMONT, TX 77705 Owner Name:KELLEY BRANDON License #:4488 Assumed Name:JP ACCESSORIES Address:2975 WILSON, BEAUMONT, TX 77703 Owner Name:DAVIS JOSEPH P License #:4520 Assumed Name:PHILS HOOKUP SERVICE Address:1610 15TH ST, PORT
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Feb. 14 EXPRESS MOBILE, INC. V. ALPINE CONSULTING, INC. 2:17-cv-00126-JRG-RSP
Former girlfriend accused of ruining business opportunities
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a former girlfriend, alleging tortious interference..
Driver alleges Geico breached contract
BEAUMONT — A Port Arthur man is suing Geico, alleging refusal to apply claims payments.
Project manager alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing his former employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
American Eagle Outfitters employee claims store discriminating against him because of race, medical disorder
GALVESTON – A store manager for a Pittsburgh-based clothing and accessories retailer has brought a lawsuit alleging discrimination based on his race and medical condition.
Houston Texans label former player's turf injury complaint unique
HOUSTON – The Houston Texans formally responded to an ex-player’s motion to send his lawsuit alleging poor field conditions at NRG Stadium back to state district court.
Two black technicians accuse former employers of discrimination
BEAUMONT — Two Jefferson County men are suing their former employers, alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination.
Tenants blame apartment operators for bedbug bites
HOUSTON — Two tenants are suing Katy apartment operators, alleging fraud by nondisclosure.