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Plaintiff alleges negligence against grocery chain H-E-B after injury
Maria de Jesus Flores has taken legal action against grocery giant H-E-B following an alleged negligent incident involving one of its employees at a Houston store location.
AG Paxton makes plea to preserve investigative powers called unconstitutional
AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending what he says is his right to examine the books of a company that makes parts for Boeing, as he faces a possible ruling saying otherwise.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Texas Resident Following Traffic Collision
Michael Rojas and Deyvi Alvarez have filed a lawsuit against Fernando Orellana Nunez in Harris County District Court following an alleged negligent traffic collision on May 10th which resulted in severe injuries for the plaintiffs.
Patient Alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Provider Following Severe Injury
In a recent lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court, Sabrina Nicholson accuses Sun Behavioral Houston and Dr. Bachir Debba of negligence after sustaining severe injuries during her treatment at their facility for post-partum psychosis with...
Homeowners Association sues Resident for Breach of Contract over Unpaid Fees
Capistrano Villas North Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit against resident Anne Vidal for allegedly failing to pay required maintenance fees and special assessments according to community covenants.
R&B Artist Sues Houston Club Owner Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Assault
In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Harris County's District Court, renowned R&B singer Lloyd Polite accuses We Run Almeda LLC (Bar 5015) and its owner Steve Rogers of gross negligence leading to assault during a performance event.
Barbara Brown sues T & N Washateria for Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Barbara Brown has taken legal action against T & N Washateria after sustaining injuries from slipping on a wet floor at their Houston location.
Seasoned Executive Compensation and Benefits Partner Lindsay Murphy Joins Holland & Knight in Dallas
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice with the addition of Lindsay Murphy as a partner in Dallas. Ms. Murphy was previously a partner with Jones Day.
Baytown cop beats lawsuit after traffic stop turns ugly
NEW ORLEANS - A federal appeals court has ruled for a Baytown cop who had his dog go after a suspect in a traffic stop on Valentine's Day.
NEW ORLEANS - A federal appeals court has ruled for a Baytown cop who had his dog go after a suspect in a traffic stop on Valentine's Day.
All Rise! Texas Supreme Court Convenes at UH Law Center
For the first time in seven years, the Texas Supreme Court convened at the University of Houston Law Center to hear oral arguments in two civil cases, giving law students a unique, up-close opportunity to see the state’s legal system at work.
Alumni News - October 2024
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Timber Lane Community Improvement Association sues property owner for violating neighborhood deed restrictions
The Timber Lane Community Improvement Association has taken legal action against Antonio Gutierrez for allegedly breaching neighborhood regulations by maintaining his property in a state deemed offensive and unsanitary.
Plaintiffs Allege Property Management Negligence Led to Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A lawsuit has been filed against Texas Bridgegate Associates and its affiliates over allegations of negligence leading to carbon monoxide poisoning at their property in Houston.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Marmaxx Operating Corp Over Store Injury
A shopper has filed a lawsuit against Marmaxx Operating Corp., doing business as Marshalls, after slipping on an unmarked wet floor at one of their stores in Humble, Texas.
Hospital Accused of Violating Patient Rights During Emergency Room Visit
Elizabeth Razminas has filed a lawsuit against Houston Methodist Hospital and its staff for alleged mistreatment during an ER visit in August 2022.
Overtime - What Employers Need to Know Today on November 7, 2024
Classifying an employee's overtime exemption sounds like it would be simple: Are they salaried?
SCOTUS Allows Virginia to Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls Before Election; Attorney General Paxton and Multistate Coalition Filed Amicus Brief in Support
Virginia may remove non-citizens from its voter rolls after the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of a lower court’s injunction. Attorney General Ken Paxton joined attorneys general from 25 States to file an amicus brief supporting Virginia’s authority to remove the noncitizens and secure its elections.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Hotel Chain following alleged sexual assault by acquaintance
A woman using the pseudonym Jane Doe has filed a lawsuit against a well-known hotel chain and an individual named Olusegun Adekunle in Harris County District Court for alleged sexual assault and negligence during a stay at Hotel Derek in April 2024.
Man loses silicosis suit after finding out he wasn't exposed to sand
BEAUMONT - A silicosis plaintiff who had to adjust his lawsuit on the fly has lost his appeal of an order granting victory to one of his case's deep pockets - Exxon.
UH Law Center Remembers Dean Robert L. Knauss
Robert L. Knauss, a former dean at the University of Houston Law Center, passed away on October 16. He was 93 years old.