News from June 2017
Lawsuit: Starbucks barista's refusal to send trainer photos led to hostile work environment, discharge
SHERMAN – A former Starbucks barista recently sued the coffee chain for wrongful termination, claiming the act was a result of her refusal to appease her trainer’s request for sexually explicit pictures of herself.
Installation technician alleges employer failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — A Houston woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a communications business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Customer blames bowling center owner for injuries
HOUSTON — A bowler is suing a Harris County entertainment center, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Law firm alleges clients owe nearly $1.4 million
HOUSTON — A Chicago-based law firm with an office in Houston is suing clients, alleging breach of an agreement in failing to pay nearly $1.4 million.
Black employee accuses excavating company of discrimination
SHERMAN — A black Dallas County man is suing an excavation company, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Inspector alleges oil field services company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Montgomery County man has filed a class action lawsuit against an oil field services company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Daughters blame wellness center for mother's death
HOUSTON — Two daughters are suing a Katy wellness center, alleging wrongful death.
Project engineer alleges former employer defamed him
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing his former employer, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and retaliation.
Consumer blames blender manufacturers for burns
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing blender manufacturers, alleging breach of express and implied warranties.
Patient blames medical care providers for eye injuries
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence injured her eye.
Consumer accuses telemarketers of harassment
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing telemarketers, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Sushi chefs allege restaurant operators failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two Houston sushi chefs are suing Japanese restaurant operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Tankerman blames employers for injuries
GALVESTON — A Louisiana man is suing maritime businesses, alleging negligence and unsafe work environment led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Consumer accuses debt collector of deceptive practices
HOUSTON — A Tarrant County woman is suing a debt collector, alleging false and deceptive debt collection practices.
AG Paxton joins 10-state coalition supporting sanctuary cities executive order
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Texas joined a 10-state coalition filing an amicus brief supporting the constitutionality of President Trump’s Executive Order regarding sanctuary cities.
Texas AG urges FCC to reject broadband industry petition to strip states of consumer protection powers
AUSTIN – In an effort to protect Texas consumers, Attorney General Ken Paxton on June 19 urged the Federal Communications Commission to deny a petition by the broadband industry to strip states of their authority to investigate and settle claims over false and misleading advertising about broadband Internet speed.
Kent Livesay gets caught in a storm of his own making
Edinburg lawyer Kent Livesay, for one, used to enjoy – and profit from – a good storm, but now the clouds have gathered over his head and the sky is getting darker.
New business licenses filed in Jefferson County
June 9 - 15
License #:19037
Assumed Name:VIP PHOTO
Address:2646 12TH STREET, PORT NECHES, TX 77651
Owner Name:LEWIS JENNIFER K
Jefferson County 172nd District Court docket: July 2017
JACK EUGENE HRYHORCHUK ESTATE OF V. MOBIL OIL CORP. ET AL
(P)MORGAN, GLEN W -(D)KACAL, JERRY
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION June 14 WIRELESS MONITORING SYSTEMS LLC V. AT&T, INC. 2:17-cv-00501-JRG-RSP