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South Padre Island tells justices claims concerning food truck restrictions are moot
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The city of South Padre Island recently told the 13th Court of Appeals that a claim concerning food truck restrictions is moot. -
Apartment tenant alleges lack of security at complex led to aggravated robbery, carjacking
HOUSTON — An apartment tenant alleges she suffered an aggravated robbery and carjacking due to lack of security at the complex. -
The $1B verdict is the new $1M – Forensics of a Nuclear Liability Verdict on January 11, 2022
The $1B verdict is the new $1M – Forensics of a Nuclear Liability Verdict on January 11, 2022. -
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. -
Customer alleges restaurant, bar's negligence led to her personal injuries
HOUSTON — A restaurant and bar in Brazoria County is facing a negligence claim after a customer suffered serious injuries while on their property. -
Houston restaurant faces $1M suit after customer allegedly falls over raised mat
HOUSTON — A Houston restaurant is facing a negligence claim after a customer fell over a raised mat and suffered injuries. -
Woman alleges hotel owner's failure to properly mark curb caused her fall, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A woman alleges a hotel owner's failure to properly mark a curb caused her fall and injuries. -
Suit: Man struck by vehicle by landfill worker while unloading trash
HOUSTON — A Harris County man alleges a landfill site employee struck him with a vehicle while he was unloading trash from his truck. -
Worker at oil, gas property suffers injuries after explosion near well
HOUSTON — A worker at an oil and gas property is claiming negligence after suffering injuries during an explosion and flash fire near a well. -
TCJL Files Amicus Brief in Second CGL Coverage Case Arising from Baytown Refinery Accident
As we reported nearly three months ago, the First Court of Appeals [Houston] handed down a decision in a coverage dispute between an additional insured and CGL carriers that flatly contravenes recent SCOTX precedent. -
Man robbed at gunpoint in Houston parking garage claims owner failed to have proper security
HOUSTON — A man robbed at gunpoint in a Houston parking garage is claiming the property owner's negligence. -
Judicial Hellholes report puts Dallas Court of Appeals on watch list
DALLAS - The American Tort Reform Association released its annual Judicial Hellholes report today, placing the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas on its watch list. -
Greenberg Traurig’s Joseph Coniglio Named to D CEO’s ‘Dallas 500’ List
Greenberg Traurig’s Joseph Coniglio Named to D CEO’s ‘Dallas 500’ List. -
Dealership customer suffers traumatic brain injury after garage door falls on top of her, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — A customer at a BMW dealership claims a malfunctioning garage door in the service area caused her to suffer a traumatic brain injury. -
Flight attendants sue claiming permanent hearing loss after Boeing aircraft smoke detection alarm malfunctions
HOUSTON — Two flight attendants suffered permanent hearing loss after a Boeing 737's smoke detection device malfunctioned. -
Woman alleges she was handed hot cup of coffee with unsecured lid at McDonald's drive thru
HOUSTON — A woman claims a hot cup of coffee with unsecured lid handed to her at a McDonald's drive thru caused her injuries. -
Woman claims she tripped over unsecured mat at Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center, sues for $250K
HOUSTON — A woman claims she tripped over an unsecured and worn out mat at the Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center and suffered multiple injuries. -
NCLA & TPPF file class-action for naturally immune federal employees against COVID vaccine mandate
DC – Federal workers with naturally acquired immunity to COVID-19 have filed a class-action lawsuit against their employer, the U.S. government, as well as Dr. Anthony Fauci and other members of the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, the group designated to act as the intermediate enforcer of the executive order mandating that all federal employees get vaccinated, a press release states. -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Nov. 2
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Nov. 2 in the suits below: -
Nov. 2: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Nov. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: