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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.
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:
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.
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.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 14
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 14 in the suits below:
Plaintiff Alleges Retailer Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Painted Tree Cinco Ranch LLC after suffering injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at their Katy location. Karen Scott claims negligence on part of the retailer for failing to maintain safe premises and seeks compensation between $250,000 and $1 million for her sustained injuries and associated damages.
Refusing COVID vax because of medical condition not a disability, judge rules
HOUSTON - A former FMC Technologies who refused the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic and says he was forced to quit as a result has now lost his disability discrimination lawsuit.
Texas Lawyer Names Locke Lord Houston Partner Mia Lorick as 2024 Influential Woman in Law Finalist
Locke Lord Houston Partner Mia Lorick was named by Texas Lawyer as a 2024 Influential Woman in Law finalist, an award that spotlights women lawyers in Texas, “who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.”
Troutman Pepper Shortlisted for Two Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America 2024 Awards
The Financial Times (FT) has shortlisted Troutman Pepper for its 2024 Innovative Lawyers Awards North America Awards.
Daughter Sues Nursing Home Operator Over Mother's Death Alleging Negligence
Lisa Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Ignite Medical Resort Webster LLC after her mother died allegedly due to negligence while under their care. The suit accuses the facility of failing to provide adequate medical attention leading to Marie Schmidt's death from blood clots post-surgery. Jackson seeks both economic and punitive damages through this legal action filed in Harris County District Court.