A recent court filing has thrust a significant employment dispute into the spotlight, highlighting allegations of workplace discrimination and retaliation. The complaint was filed by Jaria Dixon in the 127th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, on October 1, 2025, against Allied Universal Security Services. This case has now been moved to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
The lawsuit initiated by Jaria Dixon alleges that her employer, Allied Universal Security Services, engaged in discriminatory practices based on gender and retaliated against her for reporting such conduct. According to the documents filed with the court, Dixon’s accusations stem from her employment experience with Allied Universal. She claims that these actions violated provisions under the Texas Labor Code designed to protect employees from discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. The initial petition was amended on October 29, 2025, followed by an answer from Allied Universal on November 10, 2025.
Allied Universal has countered these allegations by filing a Notice of Removal to Federal Court based on diversity jurisdiction as outlined under U.S.C. §§ 1332(a), 1441(a), and 1446(b). The company asserts that there is complete diversity between the parties involved—Dixon being a citizen of Texas while Allied Universal is incorporated in Delaware with its principal place of business in California. Moreover, they contend that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 exclusive of interests and costs.
In her pursuit of justice, Dixon seeks damages for lost wages and benefits both past and future, mental anguish and emotional distress compensation, loss of professional reputation damages as well as attorneys’ fees and court costs. Additionally, she demands exemplary and punitive damages against Allied Universal for their alleged misconduct.
This legal battle will be overseen by federal authorities due to its removal from state court—a move justified by Allied Universal through procedural grounds emphasizing complete diversity among parties involved along with meeting necessary monetary thresholds set forth for federal jurisdiction cases.
Representing Allied Universal is Miranda K. Roberts from Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon LLP located at Dallas TX; meanwhile Ms.Dixon appears pro se without formal legal representation at this time before Judge presiding over Case ID:4:25-cv-05519 within Southern District Of Texas’ jurisdictional purview
Source: 425cv05519_Jaria_Dixon_v_Allied_Universal_Complaint_Southern_District_of_Texas.pdf
