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Framer who fell 10 feet onto first floor slab at construction site claims sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A framer at a construction site who fell 10 feet to the first floor after stepping on unsecured plywood claims negligence for a lack of railings and other safety precautions. -
Train operator injured after tractor-trailer stuck at crossing causes collision, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A train operator injured in a crash when a tractor-trailer driver's load became stuck at a railroad crossing is claiming negligence. -
Worker alleges company knew of defective forklifts prior to her accident
HOUSTON — A Grocers Supply worker alleges the company knew of the defective forklifts at its Bellaire facility prior to her suffering injuries after an equipment malfunction. -
NASA Airline Center worker alleges lack of training caused wood sawing accident, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A NASA Airline Center worker who suffered serious injuries while sawing wood claims he was not given any training or safety equipment prior to his accident. -
Jehovah's Witness alleges he was forced to attend "prayer circle" meetings while working at Houston Methodist
HOUSTON — A Jehovah's Witness who suffers from spina bifida alleges Houston Methodist Hospital supervisors and staff harassed and retaliated against him because of his religion and disability including forcing him to attend shift meetings called "prayer circles." -
Blank Rome Pledges Support of Houston Bar Association’s 2021 Gender Fairness Commitment Statement
Blank Rome Pledges Support of Houston Bar Association’s 2021 Gender Fairness Commitment Statement. -
Crew member claims improper equipment, poor work procedures on vessel led to his injury
HOUSTON — A crew member working aboard a Fugro Marine vessel claims improper equipment and work procedures led to his shoulder injury. -
Target employee who slipped at Houston store sues for $1M, claims improper training led to fall
HOUSTON — A Houston area Target employee who slipped in the store and suffered injuries is claiming the company's negligence. -
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. -
AG Paxton’s Law Enforcement Round Up as of August 6, 2021
AG Paxton’s Law Enforcement Round Up as of August 6, 2021. -
Workers suffer injuries from falling tiles at business in Humble, sue for $1M
HOUSTON — A business in Humble is facing a negligence suit after workers doing a job on the premises were struck by falling tiles and suffered injuries. -
Former manufacturing company exec alleges he is owed $31,000 sales commission
HOUSTON — A former AFGlobal executive alleges he was fired because of his age and that he is owed a more than $30,000 sales commission for a $5.98 million gas turbine order that took place while he was still actively on the payroll. -
Suit alleges Union Pacific conductor injured in locomotive, tractor trailer crash a
HOUSTON — A Union Pacific conductor is alleging negligence after a tractor trailer pulled into his locomotive's path. -
Houston brokerage firm accused of racial, age discrimination
HOUSTON — An African American man alleges he suffered race and age discrimination while working at a Houston-based brokerage firm. -
Oil rig worker falls off mattress in sleeping quarters, sues EnVen Energy for $1M plus
HOUSTON — An oil rig worker is claiming an oversized, unsecured mattress in his quarters caused him to fall and slam into the deck while he was sleeping. -
Top Ten Legal Issues Arising out of the COVID-19 Pandemic on August 4, 2021
Top Ten Legal Issues Arising out of the COVID-19 Pandemic on August 4, 2021. -
Former DOJ Trial Attorney Jose Vela Jr. Joins Clark Hill Healthcare Practice
Former DOJ Trial Attorney Jose Vela Jr. Joins Clark Hill Healthcare Practice. -
Plumbing company worker struck in eye during digging project, sues
HOUSTON — A Plumbing company is facing a suit after one of its employees was struck in the eye by an object and lost vision in his eye while performing digging work on a project. -
Home Depot faces $1M suit after worker drops metal bar on co-worker's foot
HOUSTON — A former Home Depot worker is claiming the company's negligence after a coworker dropped a metal bar on her foot and caused her to suffer serious injuries. -
Nurses aid injured while trying to transfer 200 pound rehab patient, sues Encompass Health for $1M
HOUSTON — A former nurses aid at a rehab hospital in Houston claims she suffered back injuries while trying to transfer a 200 pound patient.