News from November 2017
Shopper alleges Reddy Ice Corp. failed to warn that rug was wet
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges that she was injured after she slipped on a wet rug while shopping.
Couple claims Honeywell International Inc. valve failed, caused water damage
HOUSTON – A Harris County couple alleges their home was damaged when a valve on their water heater failed.
Woman seeks more than $1 million from Precision Task Group Inc. over discrimination claims
HOUSTON – An African-American woman alleges that an IT staffing and counseling firm intentionally discriminated against her because of her pregnancy.
Woman claims pedicure at T C Nails caused infection
HOUSTON – A Houston woman alleges her foot became infected after a visit to a salon in the city.
Consumer claims Van Ru Credit Corp. collection letter made false statement
HOUSTON – A Baytown consumer alleges a debt collector sent her a misleading letter.
Lawsuit faults Williamson Co. hospital for female patient's fall, brain injury
AUSTIN – After allegedly falling at a Williamson County hospital last year, Travis County resident Ollie Jo Edmondson has filed a lawsuit.
Class action complaint says Pizza Hut's no-hiring agreement drives wages down, stunts professional growth
SHERMAN – A Pizza Hut employee in Pennsylvania has pursued legal action against the restaurant chain, alleging it is stifling pay and preventing professional growth opportunities.
Individuals accuse Crestwood Energy of fraud regarding well development
HOUSTON – Three Pennsylvania individuals are accusing a limited liability company and a Houston individual of fraud in regards to the development of a natural gas well.
SSC Missouri City Operating Co. LLC, others named in negligence suit over man's care
HOUSTON – The children of a man who formerly resided at two Missouri City skilled nursing facilities allege negligence caused his untimely death.
Mostyn Law hail suit called up for trial then dropped, mistrial had already been declared during Harvey
McALLEN – The day after a Mostyn Law hail lawsuit was called up for trial, the plaintiff in the case filed a notice of non-suit.
99 Ranch Market shopper seeks more than $200,000 after slipping in store
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was injured at a Houston supermarket after she slipped on soapy water.
Woman alleges Benevis LLC terminated her because of physical limitations
MARSHALL – A Gregg County woman alleges she lost her job as a dental assistant because of her permanent physical impairments.
Tri-Star Equipment alleges confidential information was used to divert customers
GALVESTON – A Texas City pressure washer rental company alleges that its confidential information was used for the benefit of a competitor.
Pharmacy tech alleges Medical Park Pharmacy terminated her because of age, disability
MARSHALL – A Gregg County woman formerly employed as a pharmacy tech alleges she lost her job because of her age and disability.
YMCA of Greater Houston alleged to have discriminated against former employee because of age, race
HOUSTON – An African-American woman alleges that she was discriminated against because of her age and race by her former Houston nonprofit employer.
San Leon man alleges he lost finger because physician failed to treat infection
GALVESTON – A San Leon man alleges a doctor failed to diagnose and treat an infection in his hand.
Woman seeks more than $200,000 after fall at a Walmart
GALVESTON – A Walmart shopper alleges she was injured in a Galveston County store because of a liquid on the floor.
Sonic faces class action complaint over alleged data breach
DALLAS – Dallas attorney William B. Federman has filed a class action complaint on behalf of a Grand Prairie woman who claims Sonic allowed her personal identifiable information to be stolen.
Houston woman claims businesses erroneously extracted items from Harvey-damaged home, disputes $102K invoice
HOUSTON – A Houston woman is in the midst of a legal dispute with two East Texas businesses over an invoice generated from textile restoration services performed after Hurricane Harvey, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Appeals court denies Enterprise Products' request for dismissal in dispute with DCP Partners
BEAUMONT – A Texas appeals court has declined a petition in a dispute between entities in an oil pipeline company over whether to build a pipeline interconnection between two existing pipelines in the state, according to a recent court order.