News from June 2020
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Applauds Supreme Court for Leaving in Place Fifth Circuit Order Blocking Unlawful Mail-In Voting
Attorney General Paxton applauded the United States Supreme Court for leaving in place a Fifth Circuit order blocking unlawful mail-in voting.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Delivery Contractor Pays Back Wages After Wrongly Denying Paid Sick Leave to Employee Ordered to Quarantine
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Zoom X Inc. – a delivery service contractor based in Katy, Texas – has paid $1,700 in back wages to an employee for wrongly denying paid sick leave for a qualifying reason covered under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Fastsigns claims former employee stole more than half a million through credit card fraud, other illegal acts
HOUSTON — Fastsigns is alleging a former employee stole more than $500,000 from them through credit card fraud, depositing company checks into her personal account and stealing signs, banners and other items.
Former CECO Pipeline Services VP claims family run company owes him more than $1 million after termination
HOUSTON — A Houston man who served as vice president and general manager of CECO Pipeline Services is suing his family members who took over the company claiming they owe him more than $1 million in unpaid compensation after his termination.
Texas drywall business faces negligence claim from worker who fell off scaffold
HOUSTON — A Texas drywall business is facing a negligence suit by a former worker who fell more than six feet off a scaffold while painting ceilings at a new construction job site.
Gov. Abbott trampling on the rights of bar owners with shutdown order, lawsuits allege
AUSTIN – Everyday Gov. Greg Abbott is allowed to shutdown Texas bars is another day he’s allowed to trample on the liberties of tavern owners, according to recently filed lawsuits.
June 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil cases relating to criminal matters" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 22: Jefferson County District Court docket for "judgment nisi" cases
The following cases categorized as "judgment nisi" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on June 22
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on June 22 in the suits below:
June 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - motor vehicle" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on June 22
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on June 22 in the suits below:
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: Houston man charged with COVID relief fraud
A funeral home operator has been taken into custody on allegations he fraudulently sought over $13 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Whistleblower lawsuit: Tamiflu maker won $1.4B contract after deceiving the FDA about drug’s pandemic effectiveness
BALTIMORE – Drug company Hoffmann-La Roche falsified scientific conclusions and mounted a high-powered marketing and lobbying campaign to deceive the government about the effectiveness of Tamiflu for fighting a flu pandemic, according to new filings in a federal False Claims Act lawsuit.
Med-mal alleges doc over prescribing anti-depressant led to man committing suicide, The Daws Law Firm handling case
BEAUMONT – A recently filed lawsuit alleges an over prescription of anti-depressant medication led to an older man shooting himself in the head.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: 12 Greenberg Traurig Texas Attorneys Recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. 2020 Guide
The Legal 500 United States 2020 Guide recognized 12 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Texas offices.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Adelaida V. Mihu Receives 2020 ABA On the Rise Award
Adelaida V. Mihu, a shareholder in the Houston office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was recognized as a 2020 American Bar Association’s “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers.”