Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules for Plaintiff in Same-Sex Sexual Harassment Matter

/cdklawyers.com// 01/26/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled for the plaintiff in a same-sex sexual harassment matter. Cherry v. Shaw Coastal, Inc., No. 11-30403 (5th Cir. Jan. 19, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-30403-CV0.wpd.pdf. A supervisor sent the plaintiff sexually charged text messages and regularly touched the plaintiff. Both the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s immediate […]

Chevron Phillips Plant sued over toxic emissions!

Legal news by Dallas injury lawyers. Chevron Phillips Chemical Plant sued by two environmental groups over toxic emission releases. Texas lawyer’s alert- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company sued by the Sierra Club for toxic emissions and violations of the Clean Air Act. Houston, TX—Two environmental groups, the Sierra Club and Environment Texas, filed a lawsuit in […]

El Dorado Chemical Company goes up in smoke!

Legal news for Texas lawyers. Fire at a chemical plant releases toxic smoke into the air. Texas lawyer’s alert- Texas chemical company catches fire and release toxic smoke causing residents to suffer smoke inhalation. Bryan, TX—A fire at the El Dorado Chemical Company have forced tens of thousands of residents in the Bryan-College Station area […]