Relief
Recent News About Relief
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Ninth Court rejects mandamus petition in multimillion-dollar case involving L&S Pro-Line
BEAUMONT – An appeal centered on a multimillion-dollar judgment in a lawsuit involving L&S Pro-Line recently failed. -
Woman slips on puddle of water at Houston Foodarama
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped on a puddle of water at the checkout of a Houston Foodarama and suffered injuries is claiming negligence. -
Grandmother, granddaughter slip on mopped floor at Houston nail salon, sue for $1M
HOUSTON — A grandmother and her granddaughter claim they slipped on a just-mopped floor at a Houston nail salon and suffered injuries. -
Man suffers traumatic brain injury after fall off step exercise box, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — A man who allegedly suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling on the floor while using a step exercise box is claiming product liability. -
Phillips 66 worker claims company dammed waterways prior to Hurricane Harvey to protect plant
HOUSTON — A former Phillips 66 worker claims he was fired after reporting OSHA violations and for his involvement in a lawsuit against the company over property damage. -
Seaman who slipped on unlit staircase claims vessel's unseaworthiness, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A seaman alleges an unlit, steep staircase aboard a Kirby Inland Marine vessel caused his fall and injuries. -
Harris County Public Health doctor fired for distributing vaccines about to expire sues for wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A former Harris County Public Health doctor from Pakistan alleges he faced discrimination and wrongful termination for distributing left over COVID-19 vaccines that were about to expire. -
Contractor alleges Wyndham Hotel knew of danger for criminal activity before he was shot in parking lot
HOUSTON — A contractor who was shot in the parking lot of a hotel in Houston claims the hotel was aware of the danger on its premises due to previous criminal activity. -
Notices of non-suits filed in sex trafficking claims against Facebook, appeals dropped
AUSTIN – The 14th Court of Appeals today dismissed two appeals brought in litigation accusing Facebook of permitting sex traffickers to prey on children to proceed. -
Worker claims lack of proper equipment caused his fall off apartment complex roof
HOUSTON — A roofer claims his employer's lack of proper equipment and other negligence led to his fall from an apartment complex roof. -
Man ambushed, shot in parking lot at Houston apartment complex, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — A man is claiming the negligence of his Houston apartment complex owners and management after being ambushed and shot in the parking lot. -
Worker suffers injuries after being hit by pallet jack, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — A man who suffered injuries after being hit with a pallet jack at Martin Preferred Foods facility in Houston is claiming negligence. -
Roofing manufacturer accused of failing to honor warranty
HOUSTON — A property owner in Spring is alleging a roofing manufacturer violated state law by failing to honor his roof warranty. -
Man allegedly assaulted by Houston fitness club employee sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A man alleges he was assaulted and battered by an employee at a Houston fitness club. -
Woman allegedly slips on water dripping from ceiling at Baybrook Mall, sues
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped on water dripping from the ceiling at the Baybrook Mall in Friendswood and suffered injuries is claiming negligence. -
Woman allegedly trips on uneven surface in Dollar Tree parking lot, sues
HOUSTON — A woman claims she tripped and fell on an uneven surface in the parking lot while walking to the Dollar Tree in Porter. -
Former Memorial Hermann Health chaplain resident program participant claims discrimination, seeks $1M plus in damages
HOUSTON — An African American male chaplain resident at Memorial Hermann Health claims he faced discriminatory comments about his walk, speech and mannerisms. -
Jack In The Box customer claims she slipped on just mopped floor in restroom, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A woman who fell on a just mopped floor in a restroom area at a Jack In The Box and suffered injuries is claiming negligence. -
Woman sues elevator maintenance company after door closes on her hand, seeks $1M in damages
HOUSTON — A woman is claiming the negligence of an elevator maintenance company after the door to the elevator she was entering suddenly closed on her hand and arm. -
Family alleges lack of sedation, restraints caused patient to pull out breathing tube during MRI
HOUSTON — HCA Houston is facing a suit alleging their failure to use sedation and restraints during an MRI caused a patient to remove her breathing tube and suffer permanent neurological damage.