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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.
Oct. 18: 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 Oct. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 18: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 18: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 18: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - motor vehicle" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 18: Harris County Civil Court docket for "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil cases relating to criminal matters" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
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.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 18 in the suits below:
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.
Oct. 17: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - motor vehicle" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: 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 Oct. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: Harris County Civil Court docket for "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil cases relating to criminal matters" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
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.