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A Houston management company filed a malpractice suit on Feb. 11 against Littler Mendelson and Houston partner Kerry Notestine, alleging that Notestine gave it bad advice on overtime pay for domestic employees, leading to a costly U.S. Department of Labor investigation.
TF Administration (TFA), which manages the “offices, homes, domestic staff and financial business interests of a private individual and her family” brings legal malpractice, professional negligence and negligent misrepresentation negligence; breach of fiduciary duty; gross negligence; and breach of contract causes of action against Notestine and the firm, and alleges that they violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act.
Among damages, the plaintiff seeks fee forfeiture and damages, including $134,595 in overtime back pay for domestic workers, that the U.S. Department of Labor assessed against it in 2014.
Houston Company Sues Lawyer, Firm Over Overtime Advice | Texas Lawyer.