News from March 2017
Two employees accuse drilling companies of breaching agreements
HOUSTON — Two employees are suing Scorpio drilling services, alleging breach of employment agreements.
Cook, dishwashers accuse Italian restaurant operators of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A cook and dishwashers are suing Houston Italian restaurant operators, alleging unpaid minimum and overtime wages.
Gas compression company accuses ex-employee, competitor of unjust enrichment
HOUSTON — A Louisiana gas compression company is suing a former employee and competitor, alleging unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
Tort reform groups voice support for hailstorm lawsuit bills
AUSTIN – On March 8 Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse groups voiced their support for Senate Bill 10 and House Bill 1774, legislation aimed at reining in hail storm lawsuit abuse, while ensuring consumers are protected.
Paxton on Trump's immigration order: 'Action shows decisiveness in answer to very real danger'
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has voiced support of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order regarding immigration.
African-American driver accuses Wal-Mart of discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Harris County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
Female operator accuses Eastman Chemical of discrimination
MARSHALL — A Rusk County woman is suing Eastman Chemical, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
7 former employers accuse landscape company of discimination
HOUSTON — Seven former employees are suing a Houston landscape company, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
African-American worker accuses former employer of discrimination
MARSHALL — A black Gilmer woman is suing her former employer, alleging discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress and wrongful termination.
Homeowner alleges contractors violated warranty
GALVESTON — A Galveston County homeowner is suing contractors, alleging breach of warranty.
Electrical services distributor accuses former employee of harassment
HOUSTON — A Dallas electrical services and products distributor is suing a former employee, alleging insubordination and harassment.
KCSR non-suited from $1M personal injury lawsuit
BEAUMONT - The Kansas City Southern Railway Company was recently non-suited from a $1 million lawsuit alleging it was responsible for injuries a local man sustained during a rail yard collision.
Couple blames asbestos-containing product manufacturers for husband's illness
HOUSTON — An Arizona couple is suing about a dozen asbestos-containing products users, alleging their negligence led to the husband developing lung cancer.
Law Firm sues FEMA, seeks agency’s records on Sandy Claims Review program
WASHINGTON – In late February, the D.C.
South Texas College of Law Houston maintains winning advocacy program
HOUSTON – South Texas College of Law (STCL) Houston has recently won its 124th and 125th national advocacy titles in a single weekend in trial and appellate advocacy tournament competitions.
Attorney general files complaint against construction company that allegedly scammed consumers
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office filed a lawsuit against a Texas construction company that allegedly cost consumers thousands of dollars in a home-building scam.
Visitor blames hospital for injuries
HOUSTON — A Tarrant County woman is suing Houston Methodist Hospital, alleging the hospital's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Visitor accuses community center of negligence
HOUSTON — A Montgomery County woman is suing a community center, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for injuries
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Inspector alleges roofing company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a roofing business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime.