News from April 2019
Court activity on April 25: Ma Flor Contreras vs Keith Hobbs
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ma Flor Contreras against Keith Hobbs on April 25: 'Answer'
Case activity for Taxmanian Freight Forwarding Inc. vs Advent Firm Inc. on April 25
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Taxmanian Freight Forwarding Inc. against Advent Firm Inc. on April 25:
Court activity on April 25: Citibank N.A. vs Natalie Blackmon
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Citibank N.A. against Natalie Blackmon on April 25: 'Original Petition Citation Issued'
Case activity for Discover Bank vs Imani W. Grogan on April 25
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Imani W. Grogan on April 25:
Case activity for Brent Heath Thompson vs unnamed defendant on April 25
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brent Heath Thompson against unnamed defendant on April 25:
Court activity on April 25: Hou G M S LLC vs Byrdson Services LLC
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Hou G M S LLC against Byrdson Services LLC on April 25: 'Original Petition Citation Issued'
Maritime worker alleges vessel owner's negligence led to injuries in crane incident
HOUSTON — A Louisiana man is suing a vessel owner, alleging he was injured by a crane.
Consumer accuses financial company of unfair debt collection practices
HOUSTON — A California woman is suing a financial company, alleging unfair debt collection practices.
Technology company alleges employee alleging breached noncompete agreement
HOUSTON — A technology company is suing an employee, allegingshe breached a noncompete agreement by forming a competing company.
Patient accuses breast surgeon of negligent care
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a breast surgeon, alleging he was negligent in his care, resulting in the plaintiff suffering infections and pain.
Vocational institute alleges student failed to pay off $8,400 loan
HOUSTON — A vocational institute is suing a student, alleging she failed to pay off a an $8,400 loan.
Company alleges loan customer owes nearly $14,000
GALVESTON — A Santa Fe company is suing a Galveston County loan customer, alleging he owes nearly $14,000.
Employee alleges he was fired for taking medical leave
HOUSTON — A railroad conductor is suing Union Pacific, alleging he was unfairly terminated for taking medical leave.
Three consumers allege debt collection agency violated federal law
HOUSTON — Three consumers are suing a debt collection agency, alleging harassing phone calls.
Sabine County sheriff's department accused of treating female inappropriately
BEAUMONT — A Sabine County woman is suing the county sheriff's department, alleging a police officer treated her inappropriately and exposed himself doing a sexual act.
SCOTUS to consider citizenship question on census, Harris County Attorney Ryan brief part of record
HOUSTON - A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.
Inaccurate News is a Growing Problem. How Do We Stop it While Maintaining Our Freedoms?
The concerns surrounding false news, or what is more commonly referred to as “fake news,” not only seems to be growing here in the United States but expanding across the globe, with countries stretching from Southeast Asia to the European Union combating inaccurate reporting.
ACLU of Texas opposes election security bill
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate's approval April 15 of legislation intended to protect election integrity has drawn opposition from the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas.
Court rules probation officer failed to link denied promotion to EEOC allegations
HOUSTON (SE Texas Record) — Discrimination allegations filed before a longtime Harris County probation officer was denied a promotion does not, on its own, prove the promotion denial was linked to the claims, a state appeals court said in a ruling issued April 18.