SOUTHEAST TEXAS RECORD

Recent News About Harris County District

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  Environmental justice advocates endorse Harris County Attorney Menefee for re-election

  By Record staff reports | Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024 @ 12:41pm

  HOUSTON - Several environmental justice advocates in the Houston-area have endorsed Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee for re-election in the 2024 Democratic Primary Election.

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  Woman claims GYN failed to inform her of cancerous pap test results

  By Marian Johns | Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023 @ 10:01am

  HOUSTON — A woman alleges her physicians failed to inform her that her pap smear showed cancerous cells.

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  Welder hit by steel beam alleges negligence

  By Marian Johns | Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 @ 9:17am

  HOUSTON — A welder alleges he suffered injuries after a steel beam fell on top of him at a job site.

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  Woman alleges mother suffered life threatening bed sores at Houston nursing home

  By Marian Johns | Monday, Feb 13, 2023 @ 9:48am

  HOUSTON — A woman alleges her mother suffered from life-threatening bed sores while at a healthcare facility in Houston.

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  Disabled Army vet alleges Aldine ISD won't allow service dog, sues for more than $1M

  By Marian Johns | Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 @ 1:17pm

  HOUSTON — A U.S. Army Veteran is alleging the Aldine Independent School District refuses to allow her to have her service dog while at work.

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  Former employee of Automation Personnel Services claims he was exposed to dangerous substances on the job

  By Andy Nghiem | Tuesday, Jun 28, 2022 @ 11:40am

  A former employee of Automation Personnel Services alleges that a switch in positions caused him to come into contact with a dangerous substance.

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  Suit: Houston car dealership illegally acquired, sold man's truck

  By Marian Johns | Thursday, Jun 16, 2022 @ 9:15am

  HOUSTON — A Harris County man alleges a Houston car dealership illegally acquired his truck without him signing over the title.

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  Woman alleges trash, debris left outside her apartment cause her fall

  By Marian Johns | Thursday, Jun 16, 2022 @ 9:11am

  HOUSTON — A woman alleges trash and debris left outside of her apartment in Houston caused her to trip and fall. 

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  Harris County judge admonished for failing to be courteous towards prosecutors

  By Staff reports | Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022 @ 2:19pm

  HOUSTON - The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has issued a public admonition and order of additional education for Judge Darrell Jordan, who presides over Harris County’s Criminal Court at Law No. 16.

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  Lawsuit claims woman struck by falling concrete in parking garage

  By Marian Johns | Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022 @ 11:51am

  HOUSTON — A woman alleges she was struck in the head by falling concrete pieces from drilling work being done in a parking garage. 

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• Woman alleges former employer using invalid non-compete agreement to prevent her from other jobs

  By Marian Johns | Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022 @ 11:48am

  HOUSTON — A woman is alleging her former employer is preventing her from finding other jobs due to an invalid non-compete contract. 

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  Real estate agent alleges defamatory post made on Nextdoor caused loss of business

  By Marian Johns | Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022 @ 10:59am

  HOUSTON — A real estate agent claims defamatory statements made about her on Nextdoor caused her business loss and harassment. 

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  Homewood Suites guest claims leaky AC unit caused her slip & fall

  By Marian Johns | Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022 @ 10:07am

  HOUSTON — A guest at a Homewood Suites in Beaumont claims a leaky AC unit in her room caused her slip and fall. 

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  Homeowner alleges contractor failed to obtain permits, abandoned disaster remediation job

  By Marian Johns | Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022 @ 10:03am

  HOUSTON — A Harris County homeowner alleges the contractor he hired and paid for disaster remediation failed to secure the proper permits and abandoned the job. 

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• Daughters claim mother's fall at Harris County courthouse contributed to mother's death

  By Marian Johns | Monday, Jun 13, 2022 @ 11:20am

  HOUSTON — Two daughters claim a fall off a ramp at a Harris County courthouse contributed to their mother's death. 

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  Forklift operator claims tractor trailer driver drove away suddenly during loading

  By Marian Johns | Monday, Jun 13, 2022 @ 11:12am

  HOUSTON — A forklift operator who suffered injuries when a driver suddenly drove away while he was unloading a tractor trailer is claiming negligence. 

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  Seaman alleges improper safety measures on platform owned by Quarternorth Energy in Gulf caused his injuries

  By Marian Johns | Tuesday, Jun 7, 2022 @ 10:32am

  HOUSTON — A seaman alleges improper safety measures caused his injuries while working on a flowline at a platform in the Gulf owned and operated by Quarternorth Energy. 

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• Auto collision suit brought against Best Insulation

  By Staff reports | Thursday, Jun 2, 2022 @ 10:21am

  HOUSTON - An automobile collision lawsuit has been brought against Best Insulation and Best Insulation Leasing.

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• Continued: Trial of suit alleging man tripped over battery left in aisle at O’Reilly Auto Parts

  By Staff reports | Wednesday, Jun 1, 2022 @ 11:33am

  HOUSTON — An order resetting the trial of a lawsuit alleging a man tripped over a battery left in the aisle of an O'Reilly Auto Parts store was recently filed.

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  Home Depot customer alleges contractor was allowed to use her store credit card without authorization

  By Marian Johns | Wednesday, Jun 1, 2022 @ 9:39am

  HOUSTON — A woman alleges Home Depot allowed a contractor to use her store credit card for unauthorized purchases. 

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