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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. -
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. -
Bill to block COVID-19 vaccine mandates stalls in Texas Legislature, TCJL says SB 51 imposes employer liability
AUSTIN – Legislation aimed at blocking employers from mandating vaccines has blurred the political lines, as many groups that usually support Republican initiatives are standing against the bill. -
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. -
Houston attorney says Abbott’s executive order does not prohibit vaccine mandates
HOUSTON – Many Texas politicians are up in arms over Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting vaccine mandates by any entity. However, one Houston attorney says the order isn’t exactly stopping businesses from requiring the jab. -
Worker at chemical plant suffers burns after explosion, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A worker at a chemical plant who suffered burns and other injuries after an explosion is claiming negligence. -
Woman injured by defective metal gate a self storage facility, suit claims
HOUSTON — A woman who was injured by a defective metal gate at a self storage facility is claiming negligence. -
Woman slips on 'social distancing' sticker on floor of Houston McDonalds, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped on a "social distancing" sticker that fell on the floor of a Houston McDonalds is claiming premises liability. -
Concert goer who slipped on wet substance at Toyota Center in Houston sues
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped on a wet substance at the Toyota Center in Houston while attending a concert is claiming liability. -
$1M suit: Worker falls from warehouse ceiling, shatters legs and skull
HOUSTON — A worker who fell from a warehouse ceiling and shattered his legs and skull is claiming negligence. -
Apartment tenant alleges failure to fix water leak led to her slip, fall
HOUSTON — A tenant alleges a failure to fix a water leak in her apartment unit led to her slip and fall. -
Pallet falls off forklift and onto customer at Floor Liquidators, suit claims
HOUSTON — A man alleges a pallet fell off a forklift and landed on top of him as a Floor Liquidators employee attempted to load materials into his vehicle. -
Houston apartment tenants allege bed bug infestation
HOUSTON — Tenants of a Houston apartment complex allege their unit was infested with bed bugs. -
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Woman slips on spill of floor at Houston Comfort Suites, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A woman is claiming negligence after slipping on a spill on the floor of Houston Comfort Suites. -
Man claims lack of security at Houston property led to his being shot in the head
HOUSTON — A man claims lack of security and other safety measures at a property in Houston led to his being robbed and shot. -
Woman who slipped at Nordstrom's in Houston claims negligence
HOUSTON — A woman is claiming negligence after slipping at Nordstrom's in Houston and severely injuring her shoulder. -
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. -
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 Civil Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 17
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Sept. 17 in the suits below: