Ford v. Wiseman et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:25-cv-00982

Court:

Texas Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Labor: Fair Standards

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Rodney Gilstrap

Firms

  1. April 14, 2026

    Rehab Programs Seek To DQ Participant's Counsel In Pay Suit

    Several Texas-based addiction recovery program operators urged a federal court to disqualify a program participant's counsel in a Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuit, arguing the attorney's prior involvement with the programs creates both a conflict of interest and a need for him to serve as a witness.

  2. February 26, 2026

    Rehab Participants Not Employees, Court Told In Wage Suit

    Participants in several Texas-based recovery programs for addiction cannot plausibly allege they were employees entitled to compensation, the faith-based nonprofit that operates the programs told a federal court, seeking to dismiss a proposed class and collective wage action.

  3. October 01, 2025

    Texas Recovery Biz Fails To Pay Legal Wages, Suit Says

    Participants of several Texas-based recovery programs for addiction and other problems routinely work 40 or more hours per week at commercial facilities including a farm and sawmill, but receive only low-value "points" for their labor instead of lawful wages, according to a proposed collective and class action filed in federal court.