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Reed Smith named a finalist for five Financial Times Innovation Awards
The Financial Times (FT) has nominated Reed Smith for five North American Innovative Lawyer Awards 2024, including, for the second year in a row, Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year.
Feds face wrongful death claim after failing to report illegal entries of mass shooter
AUSTIN - A failure of border policy is to blame for an April 2023 mass shooting in a Southeast Texas city, lawyers hoping to force the federal government to pay up say.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 16
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 16 in the suits below:
Peter Chassman named Texas Lawyer’s IP Attorney of the Year
Reed Smith announced that Peter Chassman, partner and chair of the firmwide Intellectual Property Group, was selected as Texas Lawyer’s IP Attorney of the Year at the annual Texas Legal Awards.
Plaintiff Accuses Multinational Corporation Tenaris Bay City Inc. of Discrimination
A former employee has taken legal action against Tenaris Bay City Inc., alleging discrimination based on disability and national origin following an injury-related request for accommodation. Filed in Harris County District Court by Axel Santana on October 11th, the suit seeks significant damages and reinstatement while highlighting alleged preferential treatment given to non-Puerto Rican colleagues.
Plaintiff alleges City of Houston and United Airlines negligent in airport slip-and-fall
Stephen Kuhn has taken legal action against the City of Houston and United Airlines following an accident at Bush Intercontinental Airport where he suffered significant injuries due to alleged negligence. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th, this case highlights claims of inadequate maintenance leading to unsafe conditions without proper warnings for invitees like him.
Plaintiff Injured Visitor Accuses Property Owner Bluescape Altera NWP LLC of Negligence
Beverly Santee has filed a lawsuit against Bluescape Altera NWP LLC following a slip-and-fall incident at their property in Houston. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th by attorney Sofia E. Bruera from Bruera Law Firm PLLC., Santee seeks damages between $250K-$1M citing negligence and premises liability.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant's negligence led to serious injury
Zitlalli Ibarra Ochoa has taken legal action against Target Corporation following a slip-and-fall incident at their Houston location in September last year. The lawsuit claims negligence on part of the retailer for failing to maintain safe premises leading to severe injuries for which she seeks over $1 million in damages.
Fallon Miles Accuses Grocery Chain Fiesta Mart of Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
In a recent lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court, Fallon Miles claims negligence against Fiesta Mart after suffering injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at their Houston location. Represented by attorney Donald G. DeSimone, she seeks damages under $250,000 for alleged unsafe conditions maintained by the grocery chain.
Board of Law Examiners announces top scorers on July 2024 Texas Bar Exam
The Texas Board of Law Examiners announced the three individuals who scored the highest on the July 2024 Texas Bar Exam.
Steptoe & Johnson Adds Labor & Employment Duo to San Antonio Office
Soña Ramirez and Adam Boland recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s San Antonio office in the firm’s Labor & Employment Department.
Gene Besen and Lauren Smyth Honored at 2024 Texas Legal Awards
Bradley attorneys Gene Besen and Lauren Smyth were honored at the 2024 Texas Legal Awards.
Appeal: Student punished for dreadlocks hopes to overturn ruling
GALVESTON - The high school student sentenced to a year-long detention because his dreadlocks are too long is appealing his recent court loss.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 15
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 15 in the suits below:
Customer Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant After Store Incident
A Houston resident has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Texas and one of its employees following an accident at a local store that caused severe injuries. The plaintiff seeks up to $1 million in damages for alleged negligence related to store safety practices.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Montrose Environmental Group
Victoria “Alexis” Robert has taken legal action against Montrose Environmental Group in Harris County District Court. She claims racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment at the company led to her wrongful termination. The lawsuit seeks substantial monetary compensation along with punitive damages.
Customer sues retail giant Walmart for negligence after slip-and-fall injury
Marleen Santos has taken legal action against Walmart following an injury she sustained during a slip-and-fall incident at one of their stores in Houston. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th by The Huynh Law Firm PLLC attorneys Sarah Y-Nhi Huynh and others; this lawsuit seeks damages up to $75k citing negligence on part of Walmart for failing safety standards leading up her accident last year.
Texas Citizen Alleges Defamation Against Local Night Club Over Social Media Post
Adam Bradford Rayburn has taken legal action against Etro Night Club for alleged defamation through social media posts that he claims have damaged his reputation significantly. Filed in Harris County's District Court on October 10th, this lawsuit seeks substantial monetary compensation along with other reliefs from the court for reputational harm and mental anguish caused by what he describes as false accusations made by the club.
Customer Sues Retail Giant Walmart Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Injury
Lydia Olmos Gallegos has filed a lawsuit against Walmart after suffering serious injuries at one of their stores due to alleged negligence concerning unsafe conditions at an exit area. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 9th with demands exceeding $1 million for damages and exemplary reliefs sought through her legal representation from The Vendt Law Firm PLLC.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
For the tenth consecutive year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) employees participate in “Go Purple Day” during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.