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Pipe fitter falls off furnace scaffolding at Chevron Phillips refinery, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A pipe fitter who fell off a scaffolding inside a furnace at a Chevron Phillips oil refinery is claiming negligence. -
Paxton and 20 Attorneys General Challenge Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Paxton and 20 Attorneys General Challenge Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate. -
Workers suffer eye injuries at construction site after arc flash, suit claims
HOUSTON — A construction worker who suffered injuries to his eyes after an "arch flash" from a welder is claiming negligence. -
If you hire a security guard, make sure to provide security for him
Two years ago, a Harris County constable deputy working an off-duty security shift at the Five Guys restaurant on North Shepherd Drive in the Garden Oaks area of Houston was shot in the arm when he tried to intervene in a robbery there. -
Worker sues Amazon, others for $5M after welder burns his eyes
HOUSTON – A man claiming a welder burned his eyes is suing Amazon and other companies. -
Denied: Steven Hotze appeal asserting suit against him is a ‘political sword’ to assist Dems in 2022 election
HOUSTON – A petition for mandamus was denied by the 14th Court of Appeals today – an appeal brought by Dr. Steven Hotze, who claims a lawsuit against him is nothing but a “political sword” aimed at assisting the Democrats going into the 2022 election. -
Costco employee sues for $1M after cutting thumb on meat cutter, alleges store failed to provide first aid kit
HOUSTON — A Costco employee who cut his thumb on a meat cutting machine is claiming the company's negligence. -
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. -
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. -
No emotional distress claim for woman claiming boss yelled at her, justices find
HOUSTON – A woman claiming her boss yelled at her and caused her to have a seizure and hit her head had the dismissal of her intentional infliction of emotional distress claim affirmed on appeal recently. -
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. -
Sam Patranella joins Mayer Brown’s growing Corporate and Energy transactional groups in Houston
Sam Patranella joins Mayer Brown’s growing Corporate and Energy transactional groups in Houston. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
First Court reverses ruling denying H-E-B arbitration in injury suit
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently reversed a ruling denying H-E-B’s motion to compel arbitration in a personal injury lawsuit. -
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. -
Worker injured by defective tractor cable claims negligence
HOUSTON — A worker whose arm was pulled by a defective tractor winch cable is claiming his employer's negligence. -
Medical van driver allegedly left accident scene after rear end collision on Interstate 45, suit claims
HOUSTON — A couple claim they and their minor child suffered serious injuries in a rear end collision on Interstate 45 with the at-fault driver leaving the scene before police arrived.