News from November 2019
Galveston County couple claims contractor fraudulently billed to repair Hurricane Harvey damages
GALVESTON – A Galveston County couple whose home suffered damage from Hurricane Harvey claims their contractor failed to complete their remodel project and fraudulently billed them for fixing its own construction mistakes.
Link Staffing alleges trademark infringement by former franchisee who started competing staffing firm in Florida
HOUSTON – Houston-based franchisor Link Staffing is alleging a former Florida franchisee who abandoned their franchise and converted clients and field staff to work for a competing staffing business engaged in trademark infringement.
Appellate court denies motion to dismiss suit against former Percheron Holdings employee in contract dispute
HOUSTON – On Nov. 14, the 14th Court of Appeals determined an employer’s lawsuit is exempt from the Texas Citizens Participation Act and affirmed a lower court’s ruling that denied an employee’s motion to dismiss the suit against him.
Woman who fell down stairs seeks $1 million in suit against Galveston property owner
GALVESTON – A woman is suing a Galveston property owner for more than $1 million after she fell down the stairs of his property and suffered injuries.
Galveston couple alleges Keller Williams sold then completely different property than advertised on MLS
GALVESTON – A Galveston County couple has filed suit against Keller Williams and three of its real estate agents over allegations they sold them a different piece of property than what was advertised on the MLS.
Texas justices rule against Allstate in suit over benefits
The Court affirmed a lower court's ruling that the company pay benefits to a claimant who was in a car accident.
KEFFER HIRSCHAUER LLP: Partner Bradley Keffer has been selected as Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) Distinguished Fellow
Bradley Keffer of Keffer Hirschauer LLP has been named to the 2019 class of Distinguished Fellows and was honored by the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Former Cruises To Nowhere worker claims hours were taken away after she refused supervisor's sexual advances
HOUSTON – A Galveston County woman working as a food runner for Cruises To Nowhere gambling boats alleges she was taken off of the work schedule after refusing and complaining about the head chef's sexual advances.
Texas appeals court makes ruling in attorney’s fees case stemming from family violence case
The Court upheld a lower court's ruling that Joanna Laufer must pay over $10,000 in attorney fees and court costs to Justin Gordon.
Mesa Southern loses appeal to recover payment from Deep Energy Explorations
The Court said that a waiver signed by both parties precluded Mesa from suing Deep Energy.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: Houston engineering corporation enters into corporate resolution and agrees to pay $1.6 million fine
A major local-based civil engineering company and its parent company have agreed to enter into a three-year deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) in connection with a criminal information charging the company with violating the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Former Madisonville High student alleges excessive force
HOUSTON — A former Madisonville High School student alleges she was targeted and suffered excessive use of force by the school's assistant principal and school police officers during a 2017 high school basketball game.
Houston consumer alleges collection agency illegally tried to collect on her medical debt
HOUSTON — A Houston woman alleges she received unsolicited phone calls regarding her medical debt in violation of federal and Texas law.
Kemah Boardwalk alleges Nautic Group owes more than $170,000 for commercial boat slip lease
GALVESTON — A Kemah marina alleges The Nautic Group and its owner owe more than $170,000 for the lease of a commercial boat slip.
Former Energi Pros worker alleges he was fired over illegal consumer report, background check
HOUSTON — Energi Pros faces a suit alleging it violated federal law by failing to pay overtime and fired an employee after illegally obtaining his consumer report and background check.
Narcotics suspect alleges Houston police officers used excessive force
HOUSTON — A Harris County man who was part of a narcotics investigation alleges Houston Police Department officers used excessive force, causing him injuries during his arrest and fabricated and omitted facts from an incident report to cover up their alleged actions.
Motorist alleges GK Transport negligence caused tractor-trailer crash
CORPUS CHRISTI — A motorist is suing the driver of a tractor-trailer and his employer after a vehicle collision on state Highway 16 in McMullen County resulted in his severe injuries.
Former Lewisville Suburban Extended Stay assistant manager alleges lack of overtime pay
SHERMAN — A former assistant manager of the Suburban Extended Stay in Lewisville alleges her job was misclassified as exempt and that she was not compensated for overtime.
Centerpoint Energy alleges tree trimmers caused more than $5,000 damage to transformers
HOUSTON — Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric alleges a tree service company cutting trees close to the company's electrical line easement caused more than $5,000 worth of damage to its transformers.
Former Trendsetter Engineering technician alleges low overtime rate when working offshore
HOUSTON — Trendsetter Engineering faces a class action suit filed by a former service technician who alleges he was not compensated for all the hours worked.