News from January 2019
North Texas Filipino cultural group claims ex-members defamed it to others, including Philippine government official
HOUSTON – A Filipino cultural organization based in North Texas and two of its leaders have filed a state district defamation lawsuit against a pair of ex-group members who reside in Richmond.
Former employee alleges Air Filters failed to provide advance notice of termination
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges his former employer failed to provide advance notice of his termination as required by a contract.
Individuals seek more than $200,000 from Eagle Tire and Auto over I-35 crash
HOUSTON – Customers of a Houston tire shop allege the company's failure to tighten the wheels on their vehicle caused an auto accident in San Antonio.
Former Shell U.S. Hosting employee files suit over discrimination allegations
HOUSTON – A Houston resident is seeking more than $1 million from his former employer over allegations of discrimination based on national origin.
Aldine Independent School District teacher files discrimination suit
HOUSTON – An African-American teacher has filed a suit against Aldine Independent School District over allegations she was treated less favorably than employees who are not black.
Property owner alleges De Jesus Remodeling failed to complete Harvey-related repairs
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer alleges a contractor she hired to repair damages caused by Hurricane Harvey walked off of the job.
Edelson wins order to dig deeper into Bandas firm, to broaden lawsuit over 'professional' class action objectors
Edelson P.C., one of Chicago’s most prominent class action law firms has won the chance to dig deeper into the practices of a group of lawyers it has accused of extorting payments from the Bandas Law Firm and other lawyers by acting as “professional” class action settlement objectors, as the firm seeks to unearth further evidence it believes will lead to an injunction to effectively shut down its rival.
Houston Astros seek to collect on sponsorship agreement with Nola Poboys
HOUSTON – The Houston Astros have filed a petition to confirm an arbitration award against the Nola Poboys Franchise.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Jan. 3 MARSHALL DIVISION 2:19-cv-00004-JRG HAWK TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, LLC V. WHITESBORO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Why law firms should be leveraging digital media to attract clients
With the growth of internet usage via social media and search engines, it is vital for law firms to recognize important marketing trends, in order to reach the broadest audience and convert the most clients.
Multi-family property management company fired district manager for discrimination complaints, suit alleges
HOUSTON – A multi-family property management company is alleged in a Harris County man’s state district lawsuit to have terminated the plaintiff for complaining about race and age discrimination.
Houston federal court receives home invasion suit
HOUSTON – A state district lawsuit pinning a 2016 home invasion on ADT Security Services, Inc. is now under federal jurisdiction.
Jefferson County 60th District Court Docket: February 2019
SHARON KEMP vs. PREVITY SURGICAL PLLC ET AL
Wood Co. man sues over I-30 collision
MARSHALL – An alleged two-vehicle accident with a tractor-trailer along Interstate 30 almost two years ago has prompted a Wood County man to pursue legal action, according to Marshall federal court records.
Former Cemex employee alleges overtime rate was not properly calculated
HOUSTON – A former employee of a manufacturer and distributor of cement and ready-mix concrete alleges his overtime pay was not calculated at the correct rate.
Worker sues Shell Oil, others over injuries sustained during explosion at Louisiana refinery
HOUSTON – A Pearland man alleges he was injured at a Louisiana refinery when a line exploded.
Former Whole Foods employee attributes foot injury to supermarket chain's decision to remove anti-fatigue mats
HOUSTON – An Austin-based supermarket chain known for selling natural and organic foods has been implicated in a former employee’s personal injury lawsuit, recent Harris County District Court records show.
More than $1 million sought from RK Oilfield Services from Dickinson woman over collision
GALVESTON – A Dickinson woman is seeking $1 million from an Oklahoma company over alleged injuries sustained in a collision with one of its vehicles.
‘Fen-phen’ plaintiffs lose appeal over Fleming’s cut from $339M settlement
HOUSTON – Around half of the 8,000 plaintiffs George Fleming represented in the “fen-phen” litigation ended up suing the Houston attorney, alleging unreasonable expenses were deducted from the $339 million settlement.
McCollum Builders alleges it is owed more than $50,000 for work on a residence
GALVESTON – A Friendswood construction company alleges it was not paid for Hurricane Harvey-related work on a residence.