News from April 2018
Dishwashers allege Uptown Staffing failed to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON – Two dishwashers allege they were not paid the appropriate rate for overtime work.
Accountant alleges Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA terminated her in retaliation
HOUSTON – A Houston woman formerly employed as a senior tax accountant alleges she was terminated in retaliation for taking a medical leave.
UP International Inc. alleged to have failed to pay inspector overtime pay
GALVESTON – A Harris County man formerly employed as an inspector for an oil and gas company alleges he was not paid overtime wages.
Brent Coon seeks summary judgment in malpractice suit over his handling of BP oil spill case
BEAUMONT – Local attorney Brent Coon is seeking summary judgment in a malpractice lawsuit brought against him for his handling of a 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill claim.
Woman alleges age was a factor in her termination from Region IV ESC
MARSHALL – A Winona woman alleges she was terminated from her job as a family service worker because of her age.
Former judge Mizell named to Texas Ethics Commission
HOUSTON – Attorney and former judge Pat Mizell has been announced as a new appointee to the Texas Ethics Commission by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Parties in 2016 legal malpractice suit request joint dismissal of case
HOUSTON – The parties in a 2016 legal malpractice lawsuit have reportedly the disposal of the case.
NFL alleges widespread fraud by unnamed plaintiffs lawyers, doctors in concussion settlement; Special investigator appropriate, class counsel says
PHILADELPHIA – If the National Football League has their way, sanctions will be issued and a special investigator will be appointed to the NFL’s $1 billion Concussion Settlement program, as the league alleges an independent claims administrator determined that 23 percent of the claims submitted to it were fraudulent.
Former Sweet Bar Inc. baker alleges he is owed unpaid overtime compensation
HOUSTON – A baker alleges he was not paid the appropriate rate for overtime work by his former employer.
Recent patent infringement cases filed on the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Apr. 23 2:18-cv-00161-JRG AM RESEARCH GROUP, LLC V. BALMORAL OFFSHORE, INC.
Man files suit after smartphone catches on fire
HOUSTON – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has been accused of selling a smartphone to a man which “suddenly and unexpectedly” caught fire.
Lawsuit: worker's left hand became stuck in machine
HOUSTON – A Harris County man claims he injured his hand while working with a machine and has filed a lawsuit against his employer.
Diners claim shooting at restaurant caused stampede, injuries
HOUSTON – Dallas County residents Stacy and Philbert McCoy are suing Pappas Restaurants, Inc., doing business as Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, in response to an alleged shooting at the eatery earlier this year.
Resident sues rehab facility following slip and fall in showers
HOUSTON – A rehabilitation facility faces a slip and fall lawsuit from one of its residents, recent Harris County District Court records indicate.
Former personal assistant raises sexual harassment allegations against Berry Y&V Fabricators, suit claims company wrongfully terminated her
HOUSTON – Alleging Berry Y&V Fabricators, LLC fired her for pushing back against sexual harassment, Houston resident Stefani Bambace has pursued legal action.
Worker alleges auger owned by Quanta Services fell, crushed foot
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges that he can no longer work in the construction industry after his foot was crushed by a piece of equipment.
Buyer alleges Loftech Homes failed to remedy water penetration issues in house
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges that the seller of his home misrepresented that repairs had been completed on the house to address water penetration issues.
Worker alleges T.A.S. Commercial Concrete Construction moved ramp at construction site, caused injuries
HOUSTON – A Louisiana man alleges he was injured while working at a Houston construction site.
Berryhill Hot Tamales Corp. alleges individual did not honor loan commitment
HOUSTON – A restaurant chain alleges it was damaged when an Illinois individual failed to honor a commitment.
Former Hewlett Packard employee alleges age, national origin were factors in termination
HOUSTON – A man formerly employed as an IT business analyst alleges his age and national origin were factors in his termination.