News from September 2018
Former executive secretary says boss sexually assaulted her, pursues legal action
HOUSTON – A former executive secretary with Markman Management Co. alleges that she was sexually harassed and assaulted during her course of employment.
$22.5 million sought in proposed Conn's securities case settlement
HOUSTON – On Sept. 6, class representatives in a suit against Conn’s Inc., et al., asked the court for a proposed $44.5 million settlement to be approved.
Beaumont appellate court rules individuals who struck horse on FM 365 failed to prove negligence claim
BEAUMONT – Two individuals injured in an auto accident with a horse have lost their appeal to overturn a summary judgment motion entered in favor of a horse owner they allege is responsible for the animal they struck.
Beaumont appellate court denies new trial in I-10 U-turn collision case
BEAUMONT – A woman allegedly injured in a car accident on Interstate 10 in Houston has lost her appeal for a new trial.
Court rules in favor of Brazoria County taxing entities in property tax suit
HOUSTON – Appellant James Anthony Davis unsuccessfully appealed a ruling compelling him to pay outstanding property taxes to several taxing entities in Brazoria County.
Chevron USA alleged to have terminated female employee after she complained of harassment
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges her gender was a factor in her termination from an energy company.
Customer alleges Nail Expertise chair collapsed and caused injuries
HOUSTON – A customer of a Kingwood salon alleges she was injured because a chair caused her to fall.
Union Pacific Railroad employee alleges unstable ballast caused fall, fractured ankle
HOUSTON – A railroad worker alleges he sustained an ankle injury while working because of an unsafe work environment.
Suit claims property management company fired woman with hearing disability
HOUSTON – West Plaza Management, Inc. is accused in a lawsuit of terminating a female employee with a hearing impairment last year, recent Houston federal court records show.
JC jury delivers $44M verdict for fatal workplace accident at ExxonMobil refinery
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County has returned a$44 million verdict for a workplace accident at the ExxonMobil refinery that resulted in multiple injuries and the death of a worker.
Bowie resident alleges EOG Resources Inc. owes unpaid overtime premiums
HOUSTON – A Bowie resident alleges his oil and natural gas services employer has failed to pay him overtime compensation.
Tenant of League City commercial property alleges landlord failed to maintain space
GALVESTON – A League City man alleges his Galveston landlord has failed to maintain a commercial building.
Former employee alleges Devil Pear failed to pay her for two weeks of employment
HOUSTON – A Houston commercial car wash is alleged to have failed to pay a former employee at a rate of time-and-half for overtime hours she worked.
Woman sues solid waste collection companies for sexual harassment
SHERMAN – Dallas County resident Nekedra Jones is suing Allied Waste Services, Inc. and Republic Services, Inc. for sexual harassment.
Man says taxi driver failed to assist him down ramp at destination
HOUSTON – A Harris County man claims that a taxi ride two years ago ended with him suffering a fall.
Passengers sue Megabus, others after outdoor table falls over
HOUSTON –Debbie White, of New Orleans, and local resident Wyleen Holden are suing a low-cost bus service provider for personal injuries allegedly sustained two years ago.
Dispute over ownership of church property results in litigation
HOUSTON – A local church and the daughter of one of its late congregants are reportedly at odds over property rights.
Diner pins slip and fall on Cajun eatery
HOUSTON – A local woman lists Razzoos L.P. and Superclean Service Co. Inc. in a slip and fall lawsuit.
Court docs: apartment shooting left visitor paralyzed
HOUSTON – An alleged shooting at a Baytown apartment complex earlier this year which left a local man paralyzed is the subject of a state district lawsuit.
Man names La Michoacana Meat Market in slip and fall suit
HOUSTON – La Michoacana Meat Market, Inc. has been named in a customer’s state district slip and fall lawsuit, according to recent Harris County District Court records.