News from July 2017
Former employee claims G.W. Phillips Concrete Construction failed to pay overtime premium
HOUSTON — A construction worker has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Houston man files class action seeking unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON — Hourly paid employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against an employer, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Optech4D allegedly failed to repay advances
HOUSTON — A lender is suing Optech4D Inc., citing alleged breach of promissory note.
Woman claims Woman's Hospital of Texas failed to warn of slippery floor
HOUSTON — A woman is suing a health care facility, citing alleged negligence.
Dallas, Collins County residents claim cleaning company failed to pay them overtime
SHERMAN — Hourly paid employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against their employer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Harris County medical device salesman seeking $1 million in damages from surgery center, doctor
HOUSTON — A medical device salesman from Harris County is suing a doctor and surgery center, citing alleged breach of agreement and conversion.
Pasadena resident accuses 99 Cents Only Store of negligence in slip and fall
HOUSTON — A Pasadena woman is suing a dollar store, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Baytown resident blames Special Pals for dog attack
HOUSTON — A Baytown woman is suing her employer, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Sweetie Pie's restaurant guest claims man struck him in the eye
HOUSTON — A guest is suing restaurant operators, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
El Ahorro Supermarket employee claims she slipped and fell while mopping
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing property owners, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Briarwick Condominium Owners Association accused of negligence after fire on property
HOUSTON — Parents and an estate administrator are suing condominium owners' association and project manager, citing alleged gross negligence.
Harris County resident accuses Dialing Service of invading privacy
HOUSTON — A consumer is suing a New Mexico company and its agent, citing alleged invasion of privacy and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Company president files lawsuit to recover back pay
HOUSTON – The president of Praxis Embosom, Inc. is suing the company for allegedly failing to pay his salary, recent Harris County District Court records show.
14th Court of Appeals overturns $43.5M workers' comp verdict
HOUSTON – Texas’ 14th Court of Appeals has overturned a $43.5 million Brazoria County workers’ comp verdict involving a construction worker who had his leg amputated above the knee.
Nursing director accuses Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of owing unpaid overtime wages
SHERMAN — A director of nursing is suing her former employer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
CFPB's new rule 'large gift for class action lawyers'; Court challenges coming
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - As the director of a federal consumer protection agency seemingly fights for his job, he has gone forth with plans to finalize a controversial rule – and a court challenge seems imminent.
14th Court of Appeals rules Fairfield Industries can collect license fee from EP Energy
HOUSTON – A contract dispute in Texas’ oil and gas sector over seismic data has been remanded.
9th District court affirms Lancelot Homes summary judgment in home building dispute
BEAUMONT – Chief Justice Steve McKeithen has affirmed a lower court's summary judgment awarding $163,062 in damages in a dispute between a building company and its clients.
Man files suit against Spinnaker alleging discrimination and wrongful termination
SHERMAN – A 45-year-old man filed suit the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas alleging age and race discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation and wrongful termination against his former Lewisville employer.
9th Circuit court reverses 2014 murder conviction
BEAUMONT – A 2014 murder conviction has been reversed by the 9th Court of Appeals in Beaumont, who concluded that a lower court erred by not including a lesser offense instruction.