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5 new cases to know: Uber driver followed and shot, plus more
HOUSTON - A nightmare passenger for an Uber driver, a law firm's seven-figure fight and a Houston pharmacy taking on the DEA are among new lawsuits of note in Southeast Texas.
Locke Lord’s Jennie Simmons Named 2024 Outstanding Business Leader in Law Honoree by Houston Business Journal
Jennie Simmons, Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s Corporate Practice Group, has been named a 2024 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Houston Business Journal as an Outstanding Business Leader in Law, recognizing Houston’s most successful women and business leaders.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Following Store Injury
Norma Gomez Rios has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Texas L.L.C., claiming negligence after suffering severe injuries from slipping on a liquid at one of their stores in Houston. Filed in Harris County's District Court on October 9th, she seeks damages between $250K-$1M for pain and financial losses incurred due to alleged safety oversights by the retailer.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against grocery chain H-E-B following injury
Winifred Bell has filed a lawsuit against grocery giant H-E-B after sustaining injuries allegedly due to negligence at one of their stores in Webster, Texas. The suit seeks damages exceeding $250K but less than $1M for personal injuries suffered when an uneven ramp caused her fall while using an electric cart.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Medical Professionals at Texas Children's Hospital Following Son's Death
A mother has filed a lawsuit against Texas Children's Hospital and affiliated doctors alleging negligence leading to her son's death after a routine procedure went awry. The case highlights alleged lapses in medical care including failure to administer antibiotics post-surgery despite clear signs of infection risk.
Plaintiff alleges hospitality company La Quinta Inn & Suites of negligence leading to injury
Dawn Bordovsky has filed a lawsuit against HBD Hospitality LLC over alleged negligence at one of its La Quinta Inn & Suites locations in Texas after sustaining serious injuries from a slip-and-fall incident earlier this year. She seeks significant monetary compensation for her injuries and related damages while highlighting failures in safety measures at the hotel premises.
Employees Allege Privacy Breach Against Bakery Franchise Over Hidden Camera Incident
Two employees have sued Nothing Bundt Cakes after discovering a hidden camera in their workplace restroom led to severe emotional distress due to management's alleged mishandling of the situation.
Filed in Harris County District Court on October 10th by attorneys from The Buzbee Law Firm, this case highlights serious allegations including negligence and invasion of privacy against the bakery chain.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit assisted the Texarkana Police Department in solving a 2014 homicide, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Cameron Cheatham for the murder of Xavier Rollins.
Paxton sues Biden administration for refusing to verify citizenship status of potentially ineligible voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary and other parties in the Biden administration for refusing to comply with federal law requiring them to assist States in verifying the citizenship status of potentially ineligible people registered to vote.
EEOC settling case against Katy facility over nurse's sleep schedule
HOUSTON - A Katy rehabilitation and assisted living facility appears to have resolved claims it fired a nurse over her sleep disorder.
Plaintiff sues restaurant chain over alleged negligence leading to severe injury
Ragean Elia has taken legal action against Morton’s of Chicago/Houston after suffering severe burns allegedly due to their negligence during a visit in November last year. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th by attorney Sean C. Villery-Samuel from Provost Umphrey Law Firm L.L.P., the suit seeks compensatory damages along with punitive measures citing gross negligence by the defendant.
Larry Hall Alleges Negligence Against Former Employer Apache Corporation Following Catastrophic Incident
Larry Hall has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Apache Corporation after suffering severe burn injuries due to alleged negligence at a wellsite operation in Texas. Filed on October 11th in Harris County District Court, the suit seeks over $1 million in damages for medical expenses and ongoing care needs resulting from the incident.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant chain's negligence led to serious injury
An individual has filed a lawsuit against BJ’s Restaurants Inc., claiming negligence after sustaining severe injuries from a fall on their property due to unsafe conditions. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th by attorney Bryan Schoeppey from Villarreal & Begum PLLC., the suit seeks over $1 million in damages for alleged premises liability and gross negligence.
Junkyard Visitor Sues Operators Over Hazardous Exposure Incident
Edgar Estuardo Cano Garcia has filed a lawsuit against Edinburgh Logistics Assets LLC and Pick A Part Auto Wrecking after suffering injuries at their Houston junkyard due to freon exposure from a vehicle's air conditioning system. The suit alleges negligence on part of the defendants for unsafe conditions and inadequate emergency response by employees.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Northwest Drive Train
Matthew Wright has filed a lawsuit against Northwest Drive Train citing racial discrimination and religious harassment leading to his constructive discharge. The case details how workplace hostility allegedly forced him out after enduring unwarranted scrutiny and privacy invasion by supervisors Jeremy Scott and Geary Palmer.
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.
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.