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Suit: Seaman forced to work under harsh conditions after battling COVID-19
HOUSTON — Kirby Offshore Marine in Houston is facing a claim it forced one of its crew members to work under harsh conditions immediately following his bout with COVID-19. -
Worker claims lack of proper equipment at storage tank farm caused his back injury
HOUSTON — A worker claims lack of equipment caused his severe back injury while lifting pipes at a liquid storage tank farm in Corpus Christi. -
Seaman alleges he suffered injuries while descending ladder on offshore vessel
HOUSTON — A seaman alleges he suffered severe injuries due to the unseaworthiness of Ensco Offshore's vessel. -
Rape victim wins $44 million verdict in suit against Hilton Hotel in Houston
HOUSTON – Rape survivor Kathleen Dawson has won a lawsuit against Hilton Management and accused assailant Larry Clowers, after a jury determined that Hilton's negligence played a sizeable role in the woman's attack, a press release states. -
Kitchen light falls off ceiling, strikes tenant at Houston apartment complex, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — A Houston apartment complex resident alleges the light fixture in his kitchen came off the ceiling and fell on him and caused him to suffer injuries. -
Pizza delivery driver sues Papa Johns after fall down wet stairs at apartment complex
HOUSTON — Papa Johns is facing a negligence claim from a former pizza delivery worker who slipped on wet stairs while delivering to a Harris County apartment complex and suffered injuries. -
Appellate courts affirm take-nothing judgment in suit over parking lot assault
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment wins in favor of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging the plaintiff was injured in a parking lot assault. -
Union Pacific engineer stumbles in stairwell, sues for more than $1M in damages
HOUSTON — A Union Pacific railroad engineer is claiming the railroad's negligence after his boot became caught on a stairwell which caused him to stumble and fall and suffer numerous injuries. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: The U.S. Department of Justice and EDTX Recognize Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement During National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. -
Migrant Situation is Overwhelming Texas Court System
What effect will the recent influx of immigrants have on our court system?