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Homeowner alleges new home had numerous defects due to contractor's negligence
HOUSTON — A man alleges there were numerous defects including improperly installed stucco with his newly built home in Cypress.
Suit alleges porta potty's placement created tripping hazard
GALVESTON — A woman is claiming that the placement and construction of the porta potty posed an unreasonable risk of harm.
Construction company faces claim it damaged fiber cable during excavation work
GALVESTON — A construction company is facing a claim that it damaged a fiber company's cable and equipment during excavation work near Gulf Freeway in Dickinson.
Family of AC technician who suffered electrocution claims wrongful death
GALVESTON — The wife and children of a AC technician who died from electrocution is claiming wrongful death against his former employer.
Engineer claims oil-covered staircase at drill site caused his fall
HOUSTON — An engineer claims an oil-covered staircase at a drill site caused his fall.
Woman who slipped on ice patch during freeze sues Houston restaurant
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped on an ice patch at a restaurant in Houston during the state's winter storm of 2021 is claiming negligence.
Former fitness instructor alleges sexual harassment, gender discrimination
HOUSTON — A former fitness instructor in Katy alleges she faced a toxic work environment due to sexual harassment race and gender discrimination.
Suit: Woman suffers broken leg after fall in Omni Hotel lobby
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she tripped and fell at the Omni Hotel in Houston and suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
Restaurant patron claims chair suddenly collapsed, caused her to hit tile floor
HOUSTON — A restaurant patron who suffered injuries when the chair at her table suddenly collapsed is claiming negligence.
Suit: Target employee allegedly hits customer with motorized cart hauler
HOUSTON — A Target customer who was allegedly struck by a motorized cart hauler at one of its stores in Houston is claiming negligence.
Couple alleges RV they purchased had mold damage, other defects
GALVESTON — A couple allege they were sold a defective RV by a dealer in League City that included mold damage and a defective battery.
Worker alleges faulty property gate at job site fell on top of him
HOUSTON — A general laborer alleges a faulty gate at a job site fell on top of him and caused him to suffer serious injuries.
Suit alleges scooter operator suffered internal bleeding after falling into unmarked hole with exposed rebar
HOUSTON — A man alleges he fell into a unmarked hole filled with exposed rebar while riding his scooter in Whitehouse and suffered internal bleeding.
Bar patron alleges defective staircase leading to outside deck caused his fall
GALVESTON — A patron at a bar in Kemah claims his fall was the result of a defective staircase leading to the outside deck area.
Grocery store customer alleges oversized mat caused her to trip, seeks more than $1M in damages
GALVESTON — A Discount Groceries store customer alleges an oversized mat the front door caused her to trip and suffer injuries.
Tenant alleges autistic, blind daughter fell through deteriorated flooring
HOUSTON — A tenant alleges her blind and autistic daughter fell through a deteriorated floor at a residence in Houston.
Suit alleges University of Texas Health Science physician failed to completely remove patient's tumor
HOUSTON — A University of Texas Health Science physician is facing a medical negligence claim after leaving part of a tumor in a patient.
Construction alleges negligence after steel frame falls on him, causes injuries
HOUSTON — A construction worker who was injured after a steel frame landed on him is claiming his employer's negligence.
Injured Port Terminal Railroad worker sues
HOUSTON — A Port Terminal Association Railroad switchman who was injured is claiming negligence.
Worker alleges she was denied Shell USA severance due to sex discrimination
HOUSTON – A nurse working in Shell's health department alleges she was denied an early retirement severance package because she is a female.