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Alumni News - August 2024
Steve Ellis, JD ’76, was selected as The Boy Scouts of America/Texas Trails Council 2024 Distinguished Citizen.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Amicus Letter with Texas Supreme Court After Dallas City Council Uses Misleading Language To Thwart Popular Ballot Initiative Forcing City to Enforce Laws
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amicus letter with the Texas Supreme Court in opposition to the Dallas City Council, which substantially changed ballot language in an apparent attempt to obscure the meaning of certain initiatives to voters.
The Baylor Public Interest Legal Society (BPILS) hosted the eighth annual Adoption Day celebration at Baylor Law on November 21, 2014
After watching a little boy interact with his new father at Adoption Day the previous year, Lindsey Van Osdell, president of BPILS, says, "It was a perfect example of how special Adoption Day is because these families can match the legal title of father and mother to their already existing roles as daddy and mommy to these children."
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 25
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Aug. 25 in the suits below:
Customer Sues Multiple Corporations Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Damon Hines has filed a lawsuit against several corporations including Landmark Industries and ExxonMobil entities for alleged negligence leading to severe injuries after slipping on liquid at a Timewise store in Houston. The suit seeks between $250K-$1M in damages.
Plaintiffs sue Specialty Chemicals Company over Hazardous Gas Exposure Incident
Seven individuals have filed a lawsuit against ALTIVIA Specialty Chemicals LLC after being exposed to hazardous phosgene gas due to an alleged plant malfunction. The plaintiffs are seeking over $10 million in damages for physical injuries and mental suffering caused by this incident.
Patient Sues Prominent Cancer Center Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Sidney Roach has filed a lawsuit against MD Anderson Services Corporation and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center alleging negligence after sustaining injuries from a defective armchair at their facility. The plaintiff seeks between $200K-$1M in damages.
Plaintiff Alleges Retail Giant Negligence Led To Serious Injuries
Fancy Ego Eze has filed a lawsuit against Ross Stores Inc., alleging negligence after an unsecured sneeze guard injured her leg at one of their stores. The suit seeks damages under $75k for medical expenses and other related costs.
Apartment Resident Sues Property Manager Over Dog Attack
Raul Gomez has filed a lawsuit against Pamala J.Hall and two companies managing his apartment complex after being attacked by Hall's dog.The suit seeks up to $1 million for injuries sustained during the incident.
Resident Attacked by Neighbor's Dogs Seeks Damages for Negligence
Margaret Cormier has filed a lawsuit against Eldridge Guillory Sr., alleging negligence after being attacked by his unrestrained dogs earlier this year. The case highlights issues surrounding local animal control laws and seeks both compensatory and exemplary damages.
Employee Sues Local Business Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Sonja Kennedy has filed a lawsuit against Tyvan LLC alleging negligence after sustaining severe injuries due to unsafe conditions at their Houston premises. The case highlights issues around workplace safety and employer responsibilities.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Harris County for Fatal Motorcycle Accident
Amber Anderson and Eric Anderson Jr., individually and on behalf of their late father’s estate, have filed a lawsuit against Harris County for alleged negligence leading to a fatal motorcycle accident involving Eric Anderson Sr. The plaintiffs seek various forms of compensation for their losses while highlighting failures in road maintenance by the county authorities.
Employee Injured at Well Site Sues Drilling Technology Company for Negligence
Noe Elizondo has filed a lawsuit against CanRig Drilling Technologies after suffering severe injuries due to alleged negligence at a well site managed by CanRig employees in Harris County earlier this year.
Baseball Player Sues Local League Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
Tavares Turner Jr., an avid baseball player from Houston, has filed a lawsuit against several parties including Houston Baseball Association LLC for negligence leading to severe injuries during a game last year. The case seeks compensation for medical expenses exceeding $65k and lost wages.
Louisiana Seaman Sues Texas-Based Energy Company Over Severe Injuries
A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against a Texas-based energy company for severe injuries sustained while working offshore. The suit alleges negligence on part of Genesis Energy leading to life-altering consequences for Tucker Johnson.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Apartment Complex Owners Over Gas Grill Explosion
A tenant is suing an apartment complex owner for negligence after a gas grill explosion caused severe burns on her body. The lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages for various injuries sustained during the incident.
Local Retail Store Sued Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A Harris County woman is suing Trudy’s Hallmark Shop after sustaining severe injuries from a falling glass shelf while shopping. The plaintiff alleges negligence on part of the store for failing to maintain safe premises and seeks up to $1 million in damages.
Aug. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - state of texas condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - state of texas condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: