News from December 2018
Woman's sexual harassment suit against catering service tossed
HOUSTON – A federal lawsuit accusing a catering service of terminating a Dallas County woman for pushing back against sexual harassment was recently dismissed.
Company counters ex-executive's wrongful termination suit
HOUSTON – One of two companies sued last August for allegedly firing its CFO for conducting an investigation into sexual harassment has responded to the litigation.
Worker who fell three stories seeks damages from Sevilla Services, Monsivais Construction
HOUSTON – A subcontractor is seeking more than $1 million in damages after falling three stories at a construction site.
Sanctions sought: LaBelleCo claims Arnold & Itkins attorney should have known suit was ‘fictitious’
BEAUMONT – Last August, Jake Kemp filed suit against LaBelleCo Fab, seeking more than $1 million in damages for an on-the-job injury.
Woman files suit against JKB after falling at Sugar Land restaurant
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured at a Sugar Land restaurant because of an expansion joint.
Injured worker seeks damages from Excel Maintenance Services, Westlake Chemical
HOUSTON – A Galveston County man alleges he was injured by chemicals while working at a plant in Harrison County.
Settlement reached in JC auto collision lawsuit
BEAUMONT – An automobile collision lawsuit settled before a jury could judge the case.
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Receives Dell Legal Diversity Award
Morgan Lewis was honored by Dell Legal with its 2018 Legal Diversity Award.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Energy Attorney Adrian Talamantes Joins Holland & Knight in Houston
Adrian L. Talamantes, an energy attorney who focuses on Latin America projects and transactions, has joined Holland & Knight’s Houston office.
U.S. HUD Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development Neal Rackleff To Rejoin Locke Lord’s Austin and Houston Offices as Partner; Strengthens Firm’s Highly Regarded Affordable Housing and Community Development Section
Neal Rackleff, who most recently served as Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), working closely with HUD Secretary Ben Carson, will rejoin Locke Lord as a Partner in the Firm’s Affordable Housing and Community Development Section based in the Austin and Houston offices.
Union Pacific Railroad worker alleges he was injured when Railcrew Xpress driver fell asleep at the wheel
HOUSTON – A railroad worker alleges he was injured when a transportation service driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed the vehicle into a fence.
Paxton files brief with U.S. Supreme Court over religious liberties case involving Oregon bakers
AUSTIN – Leading a coalition that includes 11 states, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking the court to review the case of the two Oregon bakers last month.
Recovering Exemplary Damages in Texas
In Texas, a plaintiff can recover exemplary damages in certain situations (also called “punitive damages”). In order to recover exemplary damages in a personal injury case, a plaintiff has to show evidence of gross negligence.
On remand from Supreme Court, justices enter take nothing judgment in First Bank's favor in lender-liability case
HOUSTON – After attempting to sell stocks through a bank and suing it over allegations of breach of contract, a local investor has lost his appeal in court as the decision was reversed.
Justices hand attorney another win in malpractice case
HOUSTON – On Nov. 27, the Court of Appeals for the 1st District of Texas affirmed a summary judgment in favor of a lawyer who was sued by her former client over allegations of fraud, negligence, breach of contract and more.
14th District Court affirms decision on breach of contract case over billboard
HOUSTON – An oil company that leased a billboard and allegedly did not pay the owners of the sign has lost its appeal of a decision in court.
Federal judge issues management order in woman's suit against car dealership
HOUSTON – A federal judge has issued a management order in a woman’s lawsuit accusing a car dealership of accessing her credit report without her permission.
Rooms To Go shopper seeks damages after falling in store
HOUSTON – A shopper at a Houston store alleges the state of the floor caused her to trip and fall.
Southern Komfort Kitchen patron alleges employee caused her to fall and injure arm
HOUSTON – A Harris County resident alleges she was injured at a La Porte restaurant when she fell after an employee ran into her.
National Roadside driver alleged to have injured two in parking lot collision
HOUSTON – Two individuals allege they were injured when their vehicle was struck by a tow truck in a parking lot.