Harris County District
Recent News About Harris County District
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Remodel company worker hits head on sheet of tile, suit claims
HOUSTON — A home restoration and remodel company worker alleges a sheet of tile placed on a counter above his head caused him to suffer injuries. -
Anytime Fitness member injured when workout bench collapses, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — Anytime Fitness is facing a suit after a guest was injured when a workout bench collapsed to the floor. -
Physician alleges he was fraudulently sold medical device not reimbursable by Medicare, private insurance
HOUSTON — A physician alleges he was frauduently sold a medical device and falsely told it was reimbursable by Medicare and private insurance. -
Weeks Marine sees denial of special appearance in Jones Act suit affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – A company headquartered in New Jersey will have to keep litigating an injury lawsuit in Harris County, thanks to a ruling made by the First Court of Appeals today in an interlocutory appeal. -
Homeowner alleges poorly constructed balcony caused water damage, rot
HOUSTON — A homeowner is claiming negligent construction work caused a 200-pound stone from a water damaged balcony to fall onto his yard. -
Suit: Houston auto dealer failed to provide transfer of title
HOUSTON — A Houston auto dealer is being accused of failing to provide and transfer the title to a vehicle. -
Harris County Metro bus passenger claims driver's sudden stop caused her to fall and hit her head, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A passenger on a Harris County Metro Transit Authority claims the bus driver's sudden stop caused her to fall and strike her head. -
Off duty deputy shot during Five Guys robbery sues for $1M plus, was providing security for burger joint
HOUSTON — A deputy who was shot while providing off duty security at a Five Guys in Houston is claiming the restaurant owner's negligence. -
Amazon warehouse worker sues for $1M, claims inadequate staff and training led to his back injuries
HOUSTON — An worker alleges inadequate training and staffing at an Amazon warehouse in Harris County caused his back injuries. -
Workers who suffered injuries during chemical plant explosion at Westlake sue for $1M plus
HOUSTON — Westlake Chemical is facing a suit after workers were injured during an explosion at their Lousiana plant. -
Greyhound passenger sues after bus driver rear ends vehicle
HOUSTON — A Greyhound passenger who suffered injuries when the bus rear ended a vehicle is claiming negligence. -
Property owner seeks summary judgment in suit brought by man who cut off fingers while using saw
HOUSTON – A property owner does not owe a legal duty to ensure independent contractors perform their work in a safe manner, even when a worker cuts off most of his fingers, a recently filed motion for summary judgment argues. -
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Contractor suffers crushed foot after electric pallet jack failure, sues Kroger for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A contractor who suffered a crushed foot when the brakes on an electric pallet jack failed is claiming negligence. -
Couple alleges contractor failed to complete renovation work after being paid
HOUSTON — A couple alleges the contractor they paid for renovations to their home failed to complete the work. -
Crane operator claims failure to shut down site during snowy weather caused her slip & fall, Buzbee handling case
Crane operator claims failure to shut down site during snow, ice, caused her slip, fall -
Suit alleges nursing facility's lack of staff caused patient's fall, broken hip
HOUSTON — The estate of a patient who suffered a fall and broken hip at a nursing facility in Humble is alleging a lack of proper staffing led to negligent care. -
Homeowner claims delays, plumbing, flooring issues due to contractor's negligence
HOUSTON — A homeowner alleges her contractor's negligence caused a seven month project delay, plumbing, flooring, draining and other issues with her new home. -
Suit: Patient at HCA Houston did not have proper toileting and feeding care
HOUSTON — HCA Houston is facing a claim it failed to give proper toileting, feeding and other care to a patient. -
Oil rig worker allegedly knocked unconscious by pipe sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — An oil rig worker who was knocked unconscious when a pipe smashed into his head is claiming negligence and premises liability.