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Former Employees File Lawsuit Against Fort Bend Precinct 2 Constable Alleging Hostile Work Environment and Gender-Based Favoritism

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SUGAR LAND, Texas – Former employees of Fort Bend Precinct 2 Constable Daryl Smith, Sr., are accusing him of creating a hostile work environment that put officers at risk. The lawsuit, filed in November, alleges inappropriate contact and gender-based favoritism by Smith, and claims that Fort Bend County officials did not protect the complainants. According to the lawsuit, Smith, who denies the allegations, favored female employees who welcomed his advances and retaliated against those who did not and complained. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that Smith promoted unqualified individuals to positions of authority, which jeopardized the … Read more

Restaurant Worker Sues Atmos Energy and Hotel Management After Reporting Gas Smell Before Fort Worth Hotel Explosion

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FORT WORTH, Texas – A restaurant worker who claims to have reported a gas odor prior to the Fort Worth hotel explosion is taking legal action against Atmos Energy, the restaurant, and the companies that manage the Sandman Signature Hotel. The worker, Jose Mira, alleges that he notified hotel management about the smell of gas, which was causing him discomfort, 90 minutes before the explosion occurred. In response to the lawsuit, a Dallas County judge has granted a restraining order to halt further debris cleanup. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of negligence for failing to … Read more

Explosion Aftermath: Lawsuit Filed by Restaurant Worker Alleges Negligence Over Gas Odor at Fort Worth Hotel

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FORT WORTH, Texas – A restaurant worker who was injured in an explosion at a hotel in Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit, claiming that there was a strong smell of gas 90 minutes before the blast occurred. The incident took place at a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, where the worker was employed at a restaurant. The worker alleges that they smelled gas around an hour and a half before the explosion, which resulted in severe injuries. According to the lawsuit, the worker suffered burns and other injuries as a result of the explosion. … Read more

Fort Wayne Man Accused of Fatally Shooting 60-Year-Old Woman Faces Trial: Evidence vs. Denial

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A jury has been tasked with determining the guilt or innocence of a Fort Wayne man accused of fatally shooting a 60-year-old woman in February. Eric Underwood-McCarrol was arrested one day after the shooting incident occurred. The victim, Joyce Moore, was shot and killed when she opened the front door of her apartment in the 6000 block of Bunt Drive. Prosecutors presented evidence during the trial that showed Underwood-McCarrol’s phone was in the area of the shooting when it happened. They also highlighted the defendant’s interview with the police, where he … Read more