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Denis Rodriguez v. Classic Collision, L.L.C.

San Antonio Texas employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) claim. MoreLaw's goal is to help people seeking legal assistance to find the best lawyers available to represent them in any county in the United States. Click the link above to see some lawyers available where this case was tried who might be available to represent you.Cal... More...

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Magali Villalobos v. Ryan's Pointe Houston, LLC and Advantage Property Management, LLC

Houston, Texas civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued defendant on a job discrimination theory. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Ryan's Pointe Houston, L.L.C. and Advantage Property Management, L.L.C., alleging the companies had engaged in national origin and sex-based discrimination. Magali Villalobos, the subject of the adverse em... More...

$0 (09-27-2022 - TX)

Derek Rodgers v. United Services Automotive Association, D/B/A USAA

San Antonio, TX: Labor law lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violation theory.... More...

$0 (06-24-2021 - TX)

Florencio Sanchez v. Santos Family Enterprises, LTD.

El Paso, TX: Labor law lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violation theory.... More...

$0 (09-28-2021 - TX)

Miguel Angel Yepez v. The State of Texas

<center> <img width="300" src="https://s.hdnux.com/photos/62/41/14/13243177/5/920x920.jpg"> <h2> <h2> Indecency with a Child </h2> </center> During the 2010-2011 school year (August 2010 through May 2011) appellant was a second-grade teacher at an elementary school located in Houston, Texas. Rita, age 8, was a student in his class room. Rita’s mo... More...

$0 (02-07-2019 - TX)

United States of America v. Karen D'Onofrio v. Vacation Publications, Inc. d/b/a Vacations To Go

In this employment dispute, Karen D’Onofrio sued her former employer, Vacations to Go (“VTG” or “Vacation”), a division of Vacation Publications, Inc., the largest seller of ocean-going cruises in the world, for interfering with her rights under the Family Medical Leave Act. Vacation counter sued, alleging that Karen and her husband, Michael D’Onofrio, breached Karen’... More...

$0 (04-24-2018 - TX)

Gerald Caldwell v. KHOU-TV; Gannett Company, Inc.

After being fired, Gerald Caldwell sued his employers, KHOU-TV and Gannett Company, Inc. (collectively, “the Defendants”), for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The district court granted summary judgment in favor of the Defendants and Caldwell appealed. Because we find that Caldwell raised a genuine issue of fact over ... More...

$0 (03-07-2017 - TX)

SYLVIA GALVAN v. MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM

In enacting the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Congress struck a delicate balance to accommodate “the demands of the workplace” while promoting the “economic security of families.” 29 U.S.C. § 2601(b)(1). Congress ensured employees were entitled “to take reasonable leave for medical reasons,” but recognized the economic necessity of accommodating “the legitimate ... More...

$0 (12-04-2015 - TX)

KINGSAIRE, INC. D/B/A KINGS AIRE, INC. v. JORGE MELENDEZ

Petitioner Kingsaire, Inc., doing business as Kings Aire, Inc. (Kings Aire), is a family-owned heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning company in El Paso. In May 2004, Kings Aire hired Jorge Melendez as a “helper tradesman” whose initial duties included welding frames for refrigeration units. A few months after he was hired, Melendez transferred to the electrical department as... More...

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Alamo Heights ISD v. Catherine Clark

Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD) appeals the denial of the plea to the jurisdiction it filed in response to the discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by former employee Catherine Clark. We affirm the trial court’s order. BACKGROUND Clark was hired by AHISD as a physical education teacher and coach for female students at Alamo Heights Junior School in 2007. Her dir... More...

$0 (10-21-2015 - TX)

KIPP, Inc. v. Kimberly Whitehead

In this interlocutory appeal,1 appellant, KIPP, Inc. ("KIPPâ€), challenges the trial court's order denying its plea to the jurisdiction2 on the claims brought against 1 See TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE ANN. Â§ 51.014(a)(8) (Vernon Supp. 2013) (permitting governmental unit to appeal order denying plea to jurisdiction). 2 it by appellee, Kimberly Whitehead, for employment discrimin... More...

$0 (08-12-2014 - TX)

Ronald Ayers v. Board of Regents University of Texas System

Appellant Ronald Ayers filed this wrongful termination suit against his former employerâ€”the University of Texas at San Antonio ("UTSA")â€”and various UTSA administrators. Following a series of pre-trial motions, the district court entered final judgment in favor of Appellees. Appellant challenges the dismissal of his First Amendment, substantive due process, and procedural due process ... More...

$0 (02-10-2014 - TX)

Jose Luis Pena v. County of Starr

Jose Luis Pena appeals from a summary judgment granted in favor of his former employer, Starr County, on Pena's claims for retaliatory discharge, discrimination, and violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. We affirm in part, and reverse and remand in part. BACKGROUND Pena was hired as an animal control officer by Starr County on September 20, 2000. On September 12, 2005, Pena was ... More...

$0 (12-18-2013 - TX)

Kingsaire, Inc., dba Kings Aire, Inc. v. Jorge Melendez

Appellant Kingsaire, Inc. d/b/a Kings Aire, Inc. (hereinafter "Kings Aireâ€) appeals an adverse jury verdict and judgment in favor of its former employee, Jorge Melendez (hereinafter "Appelleeâ€ or "Melendezâ€) in a worker's compensation retaliation and breach of contract suit. In three issues, Appellant challenges the legal and factual sufficiency of the jury verdict on retaliation... More...

$0 (11-22-2013 - TX)

Jessica Cuellar v. Perma-Temp Prsnl Services, Inc.

Jessica Cuellar alleges that her secondary employer, Keppel Amfels, L.L.C. ("Keppel Amfelsâ€), violated Â§ 2615(a)(1) of the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLAâ€) by discouraging her primary employer, staffing agency Perma-Temp Personnel Services, Inc. ("Perma-Tempâ€), from seeking her reinstatement after an FMLA-authorized maternity leave. The district court granted summary judgment... More...

$0 (09-10-2013 - TX)

Doreatha Walker v. Hitchcock Independent School District

Walker was employed as the Director of Kids First Head Start for Hitchcock under a one-year probationary contract for the 2008-09 school year. As Director, it was her job to facilitate collegial relationships between staff and communication between the Superintendent, staff, parents, and the Head Start Policy Council. 1 In February 2009, Walker filed a complaint wi... More...

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Echostar Satellite, LLC v. Ray Aguilar

Appellants Echostar Satellite L.L.C. and Dish Network Service, L.L.C. ("Appellantsâ€), appeal a jury verdict and judgment rendered in favor of Ray Aguilar ("Aguilarâ€). Appellants bring five issues: (1) legal and factual insufficiency of Aguilar's evidence that Appellants' uniform application of their absence control policy was a violation of Chapter 451 of the Texas Labor Code; (2) in... More...

$0 (10-19-2012 - TX)

Patti Whitmire v. Houston Community College

Plaintiffs-appellants Patti Whitmire Carlton and Pamela Reed are both former employees of defendant-appellee Houston Community College (HCC). Their claims here arise primarily from their complaints about alleged sexual harassment by HCC's Interim Chancellor, Norm Nielsen, and subsequent retaliation by HCC after they reported that harassment. The trial court granted summary judgment in HCC's favor ... More...

$0 (08-23-2012 - TX)

City of Austin v. Ronnie Esparza

In this workers' compensation case, appellee Ronnie Esparza seeks workers' compensation benefits for an injury that he allegedly sustained while employed with appellant the City of Austin. After the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission denied his claim, Esparza appealed the determination in district court. (1) See Tex. Lab. Code Ann. Â§Â§ 410.251, 410.301-.308 (West 2006 & Supp. 2011). A j... More...

$0 (08-11-2012 - TX)

John Ameser v. Nordstrom, Inc.

John Ameser ("Ameserâ€) appeals the district court's denial of his motion to vacate an arbitration award in favor of his former employer, Nordstrom, Inc. ("Nordstromâ€). We AFFIRM. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS Ameser was employed by Nordstrom, a department store chain, as a full time salesperson in the Woman's Shoe Department of its Frisco, Texas location, Pursuant to 5TH CIR.... More...

$0 (10-05-2011 - TX)

Di ann Sanchez v. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board

Di Ann Sanchez filed suit against her former employer, alleging discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. The district court granted summary judgment dismissing the suit, finding the evidence from the defendant of nondiscriminatory reasons for her termination to be uncontested. We ... More...

$0 (08-22-2011 - TX)

Deborah Harris v. Dallas Independent School District

* Plaintiff, Dr. Deborah Harris, appeals from the district court's order granting summary judgment for defendant Dallas Independent School District (D.I.S.D.) on her claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 29 U.S.C. Â§ 2601, et seq., which permits individuals who work for covered employers to take temporary leave for a "serious health condition,â€ 29 U.S.C. Â§ 2612. We AFFIRM... More...

$0 (08-04-2011 - TX)

Jack Bell v. Dallas County

In this Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLAâ€) lawsuit, Plaintiff-Appellant Jack Bell ("Bellâ€) appeals the district court's order granting summary judgment to Bell's former employer, Defendant-Appellee Dallas County ("Countyâ€). Bell argues that the district court erred by denying his summary judgment motion and by concluding that the County had not interfered with his FMLA rights and ... More...

$0 (07-08-2011 - TX)

Chad Wilson v. Noble Drilling Services, Inc.

Chad Wilson ("Wilsonâ€), brought suit against his employer, Noble Drilling Services, Inc. ("Nobleâ€), alleging that he was discharged in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLAâ€), 29 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 2601-54, and that Noble is liable for breach of contract under state law. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Noble on both claims. We AFFIRM. FACT... More...

$0 (12-23-2010 - TX)

Diane G. Reed v. City of Arlington

Kim Lubke, formerly an Arlington, Texas, firefighter, obtained a large verdict against the City of Arlington pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lubke v. City of Arlington, 455 F.3d 489 (5th Cir. 2006). During the City's appeal to this court, Lubke and his wife filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case but omitted the pending $1 million-plus judgment from his sworn statements and bankruptcy f... More...

$0 (09-16-2010 - TX)

Edward Carmona v. Southwest Airlines Company

Plaintiff-appellant, Edward Carmona, sued defendant-appellee, Southwest Airlines Co. (Southwest), claiming that the termination of his employment violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The case was tried before a jury, which found that Southwest had discriminated against Carmona because of his disability and awarded him $80,000... More...

$0 (03-23-2010 - TX)

James Randall Moore a/k/a Randy Moore v. City of Wylie Texas

James Randall Moore, a/k/a Randy Moore, appeals from a summary judgment granted in favor of the City of Wylie, Texas and William Johnson. Finding no error, we affirm. FACTUAL SUMMARY The City of Wylie hired Randy Moore as a building inspector on March 15, 2004. William Johnson, a senior building inspector, served as Moore's supervisor. On December 16, 2004, Johnson called... More...

$0 (02-19-2010 - TX)

The University of Texas at El Paso v. Alfredo Herrera

This is an interlocutory appeal from the trial court's denial of a plea to the jurisdiction filed by the University of Texas as El Paso ("UTEP"). At issue is the self-care provision of the Family and Medical Leave Act. For the reasons that follow, we affirm. FACTUAL SUMMARY Alfredo Herrera was employed by UTEP as a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning technician from 2002 to 20... More...

$0 (11-25-2008 - TX)

<a href="http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions%5Cpub%5C06/06-20370-CV0.wpd.pdf" target="_new">Joanne MacKay Nasil v. CIBA Specialty Chemicals</a>

Nasti began her employment with Ciba in 1997. In 2002, Nasti accepted the position of Global Account Executive and became the manager of Ciba'sDowGlobal account, a position Ciba classified as "Grade 11." At that time, Nasti was designated at "Grade 10." Ciba management informed Nasti that her personnel ranking would remain at Grade 10 until she demonstrated her ability to fulfill the require... More...

$0 (07-13-2007 - TX)

<a href="http://www.1stcoa.courts.state.tx.us/opinions/htmlopinion.asp?OpinionId=79545" target="_new">Michael Hardy, et al. v. AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.</a>

Appellants, Michael Hardy, John Anderson, Kenneth Mosley and Donta Jackson, contest the trial court's grant of summary judgment to AAA Cooper Transportation, ("Cooper"), in their suit alleging retaliatory termination for filing workers' compensation claims. Essentially, appellants argue on appeal that Cooper did not meet its summary judgment burden of negating at least one element of appellants... More...

$0 (09-11-2003 - TX)

<a href="http://www.1stcoa.courts.state.tx.us/opinions/htmlopinion.asp?OpinionId=79283" target="_new">Michael Hardy, et al. v. AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.</a>

Appellants, Michael Hardy, John Anderson, Kenneth Mosley and Donta Jackson, contest the trial court's grant of summary judgment to AAA Cooper Transportation, ("Cooper"), in their suit alleging retaliatory termination for filing workers' compensation claims. Essentially, appellants argue on appeal that Cooper did not meet its summary judgment burden of negating at least one element of appellants... More...

$0 (06-19-2003 - TX)

<a href="http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/Opinions/pub/00/00-50375-cv0.htm" target="_new">Dolese v. Office Depot, Inc.</a>

Plaintiff-Appellant originally filed suit in state court, alleging that his termination violated the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"),(1) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"),(2) the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act ("TCHRA"),(3) and the Texas Workers' Compensation Act ("TWCA").(4) After the case was removed to federal district court, Dolese obtained a partial remand as to ... More...

$0 (11-21-2000 - TX)