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Texas Fabco countersues Tap Rock for unpaid invoices, argues oil company misused equipment, created safety issues
NEW MEXICO – A legal battle between an oil company and a servicer of the industry recently took a turn when the defendant filed a counterclaim alleging the plaintiff failed to pay millions in unpaid invoices and routinely misused equipment, which created dangerous working conditions. -
$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. -
Boating repair worker injured on yacht claims negligence
HOUSTON — A boating repair company worker who suffered burns while working on a yacht is claiming negligence. -
Ethical Issues When Working Remotely (Or Did Alexa Just Waive Privilege?) on October 1, 2021
Ethical Issues When Working Remotely (Or Did Alexa Just Waive Privilege?) on October 1, 2021. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Greenberg Traurig Adds Shareholder Nicole Kintop Smith in Dallas; Expands Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice
Greenberg Traurig Adds Shareholder Nicole Kintop Smith in Dallas; Expands Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice. -
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. -
Construction company without workers' comp insurance faces suit over worker's injuries
HOUSTON — A residential home improvement contractor who does not subscribe to workers compensation insurance is facing a negligence claim after one of his workers suffered injuries while on a job site. -
Security guard at Houston complex hit by car and shot, sues employer for not making premises safe
HOUSTON — A man working security at a Houston apartment complex is claiming negligence after being hit by a car, pinned in and shot while on duty. -
Worker aboard dredging rig suffers injuries from malfunctioning hatch, $1M suit alleges
HOUSTON — A worker aboard a shipping and dredging company vessel alleges he suffered serious injuries due to the vessel's unseaworthiness. -
Worker falls eight feet while fixing passenger boarding bridge at Bush International, suit claims
HOUSTON — A worker who was injured after falling eight feet to the ground while fixing a passenger boarding bridge at Bush International is claiming negligence. -
Worker injured at Marathon Texas City Refinery while trying to escape tank fire, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — A worker who suffered injuries while trying to escape a tank fire at a Marathon Texas City Refinery is claiming negligence. -
See you later, legislators!
Herman Melville’s short story “Bartleby, the Scrivener” is the tale of a clerk in a lawyer’s office who suddenly decides to stop working. He continues to show up at the office every morning on time and put in a full day, but he doesn’t do any work. Whenever the boss asks him to take on a particular assignment, Bartleby responds, “I would prefer not to.” -
Houston Partners Alicia Castro, Lauren Doughty and Mia Lorick Named Top Women Lawyers by Texas Diversity Council
Houston Partners Alicia Castro, Lauren Doughty and Mia Lorick Named Top Women Lawyers by Texas Diversity Council. -
Mechanic aboard BP vessel alleges lack of equipment, crew led to his injuries
HOUSTON — A mechanic aboard a BP owned vessel alleges lack of proper equipment and manpower led to his injuries. -
Former Red Lobster employee alleges race discrimination, retaliation from supervisors
HOUSTON — Red Lobster is facing a suit alleging supervisors discriminated and retaliated against an African American female. -
African American sues Harris Health System for discrimination after co-worker calls her 'black girl'
HOUSTON — A former Harris Health System worker claims the company failed to address the racial discrimination and hostile work environment she faced from a co-worker.