Construction
Recent News About Construction
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Electrical contractor who fell into four foot hole at Houston work site claims negligence
HOUSTON — An electrical contractor who fell into a four foot deep hole at a construction site in Houston and suffered disabling injuries is claiming negligence. -
Worker claims lack of safety measures at job site caused crane accident
HOUSTON — A worker who was injured due to a crane toppling over at a job site is claiming negligence. -
Personal injury suit brought against Lyondell Chemical, Maxim Crane Works
HOUSTON - The Lyondell Chemical Company and Maxim Crane Works have been named as defendants in a personal injury lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages. -
Pandemic Liability Protection Act: Is SB 6 Working?
Nearly a year has passed since the Legislature enacted SB 6, which extends liability protections to health care providers and businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19. Has the bill been successful in its policy objective to prevent a wave of litigation in Texas courts, primarily health care liability, premises liability, and employer-employee claims? -
Seven Bradley Attorneys recognized in 2022 Texas Rising Stars list
DALLAS – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that seven attorneys across the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to the 2022 Texas Super Lawyers Magazine’s Texas Rising Stars list. -
Experienced Energy Industry Attorney James Noe Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C., and Houston
Experienced Energy Industry Attorney James Noe Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C., and Houston. -
Construction worker claims negligent crane operator caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A construction worker claims he suffered injuries due to the negligence of a crane operator during a demolition project. -
Construction worker alleges crane operator dropped AC unit on top of him, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A construction worker alleges a poorly trained and unsupervised crane operator at a job site in Galveston caused an AC unit to fall on him. -
Construction worker sues after fall off ladder
HOUSTON — A worker alleges he was forced to lift heavy materials while on a ladder which caused him to fall and suffer injuries. -
Greenberg Traurig Elevates 7 Attorneys in its Texas Offices
Greenberg Traurig Elevates 7 Attorneys in its Texas Offices. -
Worker alleges improperly installed saw blade caused his finger to be severed, seeks more than $1M in damages
HOUSTON — A worker at an industrial site in Houston is alleging an improperly installed saw blade caused him to sever his finger. -
Homeowner alleges pool contractor failed to install paid for upgrades
HOUSTON — A homeowner alleges her pool contractor failed to install upgrades she already paid for and failed to complete the job in a timely manner. -
Steptoe & Johnson Names Monté L. Williams Managing Member of its Woodlands Office
Steptoe & Johnson Names Monté L. Williams Managing Member of its Woodlands Office. -
Dykema opens Houston office with addition of business litigation attorneys
The Opening marks firm’s fifth office in the state of Texas. -
Worker alleges defective cable manufactured by Honeywell caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A worker alleges a defective cable manufactured by Honeywell caused his injuries while working on a wind turbine generator. -
Paxton files 9th border suit against Biden, marking 20th suit since Inauguration Day
AUSTIN –Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he, along with seven other state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration for its abuse of the Central American Minors (CAM) Refugee and Parole Program, a press release states. -
"Tis the Season – Fireplace and Chimney Fires: How a warm night by the fireplace can turn into a cold night on the street!” on January 20, 2022
"Tis the Season – Fireplace and Chimney Fires: How a warm night by the fireplace can turn into a cold night on the street!” on January 20, 2022. -
Subcontractor who fell off roof claims he was not provided any safety equipment
HOUSTON — A subcontractor who fell off a roof claims he was not provided any safety equipment at the construction site. -
Suit: New home builder falsely represented they owned lot, had rights to property
HOUSTON — A woman alleges the builder she hired to complete her new home falsely represented they owned the lot and had rights to the property. -
Peckar & Abramson, Pc Welcomes Angela Connor, Freddy X. Muñoz, and Brian D. Waller to the Firm’s Partnership; Announces Additional Promotions to Senior Counsel and Senior Associate Ranks
Peckar & Abramson, Pc Welcomes Angela Connor, Freddy X. Muñoz, and Brian D. Waller to the Firm’s Partnership; Announces Additional Promotions to Senior Counsel and Senior Associate Ranks.