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Texas Resident Sues Retail Giant Costco Over Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation after allegedly sustaining injuries from slipping on their premises due to unsafe conditions. The suit claims negligence on part of Costco for failing to maintain safe conditions or provide adequate warnings about potential hazards at their Sugar Land location. The plaintiff seeks over $1 million in damages along with exemplary damages for gross negligence. -
Baseball Player Sues Local League Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
Tavares Turner Jr., an avid baseball player from Houston, has filed a lawsuit against several parties including Houston Baseball Association LLC for negligence leading to severe injuries during a game last year. The case seeks compensation for medical expenses exceeding $65k and lost wages. -
Local Resident Sues Yoga Studio Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
Barbara Brounes has filed a lawsuit against Yoga Tres LLC alleging negligence after an incident during a yoga class exacerbated her pre-existing neck injury. The suit seeks over $250,000 in damages for medical expenses and other related costs. -
Tenants Sue Apartment Complex Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Two tenants have filed a lawsuit against Carriage Place Apartments Houston LLC after sustaining severe injuries from a falling ceiling fan due to alleged negligence by the apartment complex management. The plaintiffs seek compensation ranging from $250,000 to $1 million for their suffering and medical expenses. -
Property Owner Sues Chemical Company Over Toxic Spill
Snook Lane Rentals LLC has filed a lawsuit against Meyer Laboratory Inc.and employee Ryan Earnst following a toxic chemical spill at their Harris County property.The plaintiffs are seeking over $100000 in damages for breach of contract,gross negligence,and associated repair costs. -
Maritime Worker Sues Texas-Based Employer Over Severe Injuries Due to Alleged Negligence
Cameron Perry has filed a lawsuit against Callan Marine Ltd., claiming severe injuries due to alleged negligence while working on a crane barge near Grand Isle, Louisiana. Filed in Harris County District Court on June 7th by Arnold & Itkin LLP attorneys Kurt Arnold and Roland Christensen among others; this case seeks over $1 million in damages including punitive damages for failure to provide required maintenance and cure. -
March trial slated in suit alleging Bar Louie waitress dropped skillet from balcony on woman’s head
HOUSTON - A March 2025 trial has been slated in a lawsuit claiming a Bar Louie waitress dropped a heavy skillet on a woman’s head from the second floor. -
Patent infringement suit brought against eBay
WACO - A patent suit has been brought against eBay over the alleged infringement of cursor marketing technology. -
Class action complaint against Tesla alleges violation of WARN Act
AUSTIN - A class action complaint recently brought against Tesla is accusing the company of violating the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act by terminating workers without providing sufficient notice. -
Divot that caused trip & fall in store’s parking lot not an unreasonably dangerous condition, Texas SC opines
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court reversed an appellate court that held that a fact issue exists as to whether a defect in a grocery store parking lot presented an unreasonable risk of harm. -
Lawsuit claims woman struck by falling concrete in parking garage
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she was struck in the head by falling concrete pieces from drilling work being done in a parking garage. -
Daughters claim mother's fall at Harris County courthouse contributed to mother's death
HOUSTON — Two daughters claim a fall off a ramp at a Harris County courthouse contributed to their mother's death. -
Forklift operator claims tractor trailer driver drove away suddenly during loading
HOUSTON — A forklift operator who suffered injuries when a driver suddenly drove away while he was unloading a tractor trailer is claiming negligence. -
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Secured Finance on June 9, 2022
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Secured Finance on June 9, 2022. -
Texas City resident alleges contractors she paid $80,000 walked off job
GALVESTON — A Texas City woman alleges her contractors walked off the job despite being paid $80,000. -
Texas Supreme Court finds Houston taxpayers have standing in suit alleging misallocation of tax revenue
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court recently held that a pair of taxpayers have standing to assert their claims that the Houston mayor and city council members allegedly misallocated tax revenue in fiscal year 2020 in violation of the City Charter. -
Shook Encourages Conversations Following Buffalo Tragedy
Shook Encourages Conversations Following Buffalo Tragedy. -
Delivery worker attacked by dogs claims owners' negligence
GALVESTON — A delivery worker is claiming negligence against two home owners after being attacked by their two dogs while dropping off a package. -
Reed Smith lawyers featured in Latinvex top 100 lawyers list for 2022
Reed Smith lawyers featured in Latinvex top 100 lawyers list for 2022. -
DEI Policies & Initiatives in Law Firms on June 1, 2022
DEI Policies & Initiatives in Law Firms on June 1, 2022.