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United States of America v. Akintunde Oyewale
Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Akintunde Oyewale, Richmond, pleaded guilty Feb. 1, 2022. U.S. District Judge David Hittner ordered he serve 57 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. At the hearing, the defense requested a reduced sentence due to ... More... ( 05-30-2023 - TX) |
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Erik Garcia v. Sopros Investments Corporation
Houston, Texas civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant alleging violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Plaintiff filed the Complaint on September 19, 2022.[3] He states that he is disabled as defined by the ADA and that he uses a wheelchair for mobility.[4] Defendant is an owner of property located at 10001 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77042 ("the Property... More... ( 05-24-2023 - TX) |
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Chanel E.M. Nicholson v. W.L. York, Inc. d/b/a Cover Girls, et al.
Houston, Texas civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued defendants claiming that she was discriminated against because of her race. This case primarily involves alleged violations of 42 U.S.C. ยง 1981 based on racial discrimination. Plaintiff is African American and was a dancer who performed at adult entertainment clubs Centerfolds, Splendor, Cover Girls for varying period... More... ( 05-24-2023 - TX) |
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United States of America v. Alexander S. Reyes
Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. Alexsander S. Reyes, a former Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constable, pleaded guilty Jan. 6, 2022. Today, U.S. District David Hittner sentenced him to a total of 210 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by... More... ( 05-23-2023 - TX) |
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Tania Campos v. Fiest Stores Texas, LLC
Houston, Texas personal injury lawyer represent Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a premises liability negligence theory. In 2019, Plaintiff Margarita Diaz Campos went to a store owned by Fiesta located in Katy, Texas. While shopping, Campos slipped on water and a tomato, hitting her head on the floor. Campos sustained injuries that required immediate medical attention. Campos later f... More... ( 05-23-2023 - TX) |
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Sulain Blackburn v. Power Home Remodeling Group, LLC
Houston, Texas civil litigation lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a breach of contract theory. This case was filed in the 295th District Court of Harris County, TX, 21-28221 and was removed to federal court by the Defendant. "Under Texas law, a breach of contract occurs when a party to a contract fails to perform an act that it has expressly or impliedly promise... More... ( 04-27-2023 - TX) |
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Linda Dornes v. Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC
Houston, Texas personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a premises liability theory. "Premises liability is a branch of the law that deals with the legal obligations of property owners to keep their property safe for visitors. In Texas, property owners have a duty to exercise reasonable care to keep their property safe for visitors. This duty of care is based on ... More... ( 04-14-2023 - TX) |
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Valerie Barton v. Avia Budget Group, Inc., et al.
Houston, Texas personal Injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on a negligence theory. This case was filed in the 125th District Court, Harris County, TX, 21-44930and was removed to federal court by the Defendants. "Texas negligence law is a complex set of rules that govern who is liable for injuries caused by the negligence of others. The law is designed to com... More... ( 04-14-2023 - TX) |
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Beatriz Eugenia Saenz Castro v. Alissa Emmel and Ur M. Jaddou
Houston, Texas immigration law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued defendants on Administrative Procedure Act theories. "The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is a federal law that governs how federal agencies conduct their business. The APA applies to all agencies of the federal government, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is responsible for immigration enfor... More... ( 04-12-2023 - TX) |
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William T. Lowry v. Social Security Administration
Houston, Texas social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS. "DIWW stands for Disability Insurance With Work Restriction. If you are approved for DIWW benefits, you will be able to work part-time without losing your benefits. However, your earnings must be below a certain limit, or your benefits will ... More... ( 04-12-2023 - TX) |
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Zanovia Hill v. Pinnacle Medical Management, Corp.
Houston, Texas employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff on an employment discrimination theory. "Employment discrimination is the practice of treating a person or group differently than another person or group on the basis of a protected characteristic, such as race, religion, sex, or national origin. This can include discrimination in hiring, firing, promotion, pay, and other terms an... More... ( 04-12-2023 - TX) |
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Janette Hendrex, et al. v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, et al.
Houston, Texas civil litigation insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on bad faith breach of an insurance contract. "Texas law requires insurance companies to act in good faith when dealing with their insureds. This means that the insurance company must: Investigate claims promptly and thoroughly. Communicate with the insured in a timely and c... More... ( 04-12-2023 - TX) |
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United States of America v. Dr. Oscar Lightner and Andres Martinez, Jr.
Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyers represented Defendants who were charged with operating a pill-mill clinic that unlawfully prescribed over 600,000 opioid pills in exchange for cash. Dr. Oscar Lightner, 73, and Andres Martinez Jr., 29, both of Laredo, operated Jomori Health and Wellness (Jomori), a purported Houston pain management clinic, as a pill mill. Lightner, who was the owner... More... ( 04-12-2023 - TX) |
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L.M. Tilley v. Canal Barge Company, Inc.
Houston, Texas employment law lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendant on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theories. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered nonexempt workers are entitled to a minimum... More... ( 04-04-2023 - TX) |
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Dean Dabbasi v. Motiva Enterprises, LLC
Houston, Texas civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an age job discrimination theory. "The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older. The ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees, employment agencies, and labor unions. The ... More... ( 03-30-2023 - TX) |
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United States of America v. Tomas Yarrington Ruvalcaba
Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyers represented Defendant charged with accepting bribes and using it to fraudulently purchase property in the United States reduced to money laundering. Federal Courthou... More... ( 03-15-2023 - TX) |
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Jennifer Harris v. FedEx Corporation
Houston, Texas civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued defendant on a race job discrimination theory. Race discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because he/she is of a certain race or because of personal characteristics associated with race (such as hair texture, skin color, or certain facial features). Color discrimination involves tre... More... ( 03-08-2023 - TX) |
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Garbriel Xavier v. Home Depot USA, Inc.
Houston, Texas personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued defendant on a premises liability theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of an accident in one of Defendant's stores. ... More... ( 03-08-2023 - TX) |
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United States of America v. Ronald P. Franklin
Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with making false statements in an aircraft maintance log. Federal Courthouse - Houston, Texas ... More... ( 03-08-2023 - TX) |
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United States of America v. Dr. Ashok Jain, Psychiatric Solutions, P.C. Longview Psychiatric Center, P.L.L.C. and Loview Psychiatric Center, L.P.
Houston, Texas commercial litigation lawyers represented Defendants accused of violating the False Claims Act by improperly billing Medicare for unnecessary brain stimulation treatments. Federal Courthouse... More... ( 03-03-2023 - TX) |
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Natasha Lyons, ex rel. United States of America v. Cornerstone Healthcare Group Holding, Inc. and CHG Hospital Medical Center, LLC d/b/a Cornerstone Hospital Medical Center
Houston, Texas commercial litigation lawyers represented Defendants charged with Medicare Fraud. Federal Courthouse - Houston, Texas ... More... ( 02-24-2023 - TX) |
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Terrance Holliday v. RM Marrell Corp.
Houston, Texas civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on an Americans With Disabilities Action theory. Federal Courthouse - Houston, Texas ... More... ( 02-10-2023 - TX) |
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Salvado Segovia, Jr. v. K & I Properties, LLC
Houston, Texas civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on an Americans With Disabilities Act violation theory. Federal Courthouse - Houston, Texas ... More... ( 02-10-2023 - TX) |
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Shirley Lewis v. Family Dollar Stores of Texas, LLC
Houston, Texas personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a premises liability theory claiming to have suffered more than $100,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of an accident in on of Defendant's stores. ... More... ( 02-10-2023 - TX) |
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Cecilia Gonzalez v. SRC Real Estate (TX), LLC, et al.
Houston, Texas personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on premises liability negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages as a direct result of a dangerous condition on Defendants' property. ... More... ( 02-10-2023 - TX) |