News from June 2018
Couple says bus to megachurch lacked bottom stair, caused wife to injure shoulder, head
HOUSTON – A Harris County couple has pursued legal action after the wife sustained injuries while disembarking a bus near a megachurch a few a months ago.
Welder perishes while painting steel beam at employers' warehouse, widow files lawsuit
HOUSTON – The widow of a welder who was reportedly crushed to death on the job has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, per recent Harris County District Court records.
McDonald's customer claims wet tile caused fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges that his back was injured after a fall at a fast food restaurant.
Galveston sues motorist for colliding with police vehicle
GALVESTON – Alleging a motorist inflicted damage to one of its police vehicles, the City of Galveston has pursued legal action.
Travis Co. woman's lawsuit against physician convicted of sexual assault elevated to federal court
HOUSTON – A Travis County woman’s lawsuit asserting she was among the gymnasts Dr. Lawrence Gerard “Larry” Nassar sexually assaulted is now under federal jurisdiction.
5th Circuit upholds dismissal of flooding case against Houston, Memorial City Redevelopment Authority
NEW ORLEANS – The claims of Houston residents impacted by flooding fell short as a federal court said they didn’t show sufficient evidence that the city and related parties were to blame for their damaged properties.
ESPN and Chick-Fil-A move to dismiss infringement lawsuit over alleged use of Drayter song in commercials
DALLAS – ESPN and Chick-Fil-A want a copyright infringement lawsuit against them tossed out.
Failure to disclose business interests prompts man's estate to sue law firm
HOUSTON – A local law firm has been sued for failing to disclose business interests to a Texas man and the estate he is representing, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Rowan Cos., others named in suit over employee's 2015 death
HOUSTON – A widow and her two children allege their husband and father death as a result of not receiving prompt medical equipment while stationed offshore on a vessel owned by Harris County companies.
Seattle Service Bureau alleged to have harassed Frisco woman with collection calls
SHERMAN – A Frisco consumer alleges she has been harassed by a debt collector's phone calls.
Woman alleges race was a factor in termination from Simplicity Financial Marketing
HOUSTON – An African-American woman alleges she was unjustly demoted and later terminated by a The Woodlands employer because of her race.
F&A Drywall Construction alleged to have failed to pay correct rate for overtime work
HOUSTON – Former laborers for a drywall contracting company allege that they were not paid the appropriate rate for overtime work.
Former Statoil Gulf Services VP seeks more than $1 million in age discrimination complaint
HOUSTON – The former vice president of Statoil Gulf Services alleges he was terminated from his position because of his age.
Man alleges Houston Leisure RV failed to remove dog that injured him
HOUSTON – A man alleges he was injured by a dog at an RV park he alleges the park's owners had previously received complaints about.
Wolfe's Carpet, Tile and Remodeling alleges it is owed more than $140,000 for work
HOUSTON – A restoration company alleges it was not paid for work done to repair Hurricane Harvey damages on a Houston home.
Rental property owner seeks injunction to halt demolition of Baytown properties
HOUSTON – A rental property owner is seeking an injunction to stop a Harris County city from demolishing his rental properties.
Homeowner alleges Dirt Free Carpet inadequately resurfaced tile
HOUSTON – A Houston property owner claims that a contractor hired to resurface tile floors provided insufficient and destructive services.
Former employee files pregnancy discrimination suit against BCFS Health and Human Services
TYLER – A Tyler woman alleges she was terminated and discriminated against by her former employer because of her pregnancy.
La Marque accused of disciplining police officer for participating in investigation into lieutenant's remarks
HOUSTON – A La Marque police officer is suing his employer for racial discrimination and retaliation, per recent Houston federal court records.