News from December 2018
Car owner alleges Kwik Kar Lube N Tune failed to properly install filter, damaged engine
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer alleges his car needs a new engine after an auto shop failed to tighten an oil filter, causing an oil leak.
Taqueria El Dorado patron alleges warning signs were not up around wet floor
HOUSTON – A patron of a Houston restaurant is seeking at least $3 million dollars after allegedly falling because of a wet floor.
Real property owners allege O. Guerrero Construction failed to complete services in workmanlike manner
HOUSTON – A Katy contractor is alleged to have hired unskilled laborers to repair Hurricane Harvey damages on a property.
Longshoreman seeks more than $1 million from Maersk Line Limited over alleged injuries
HOUSTON – A longshoreman alleges he was injured while working on a vessel partly because of poor lighting.
Laboratory technologist files discrimination suit against Houston Northwest Medical Center
HOUSTON – A Muslim man residing in Humble alleges his faith and race were factors in his termination from a medical center.
Dozens of companies named in asbestos suit, Provost Umphrey representing plaintiff
BEAUMONT – A recently filed asbestos lawsuit is seeking exemplary damages against dozens of companies.
No-evidence summary judgments upheld by appeals court in case of BMW fire
HOUSTON – An appeals court upheld a lower court’s decision in a negligence lawsuit regarding a BMW fire where the driver was seriously injured.
Appellate court upholds damages in former tenant's suit against Cullen Park Apartments over allegedly unpaid rent
HOUSTON – The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of Texas has upheld the decision of a trial court in a case of unpaid rent.
Appeals court reverses subrogation claim in Kenyon International Emergency Services suit
HOUSTON – A Texas court of appeals has reversed part of a lower court decision between an insurance company and an emergency and consulting services company.
Appeals court upholds ruling that Safeco should pay Clear Vision for repairs
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals issued an opinion involving Safeco Insurance and Clear Vision Windshield Repair, ruling that Safeco waived enforcement in several insurance policies.
Woman claims 'mutilating' injuries to genitals from Sea-Doo ride
TEXARKANA – An East Texas woman has initiated litigation after she allegedly sustained injuries while riding a Sea-Doo more than a year ago, Texarkana federal records show.
Paint on worker's face provoked racist comment from manager, court docs assert
HOUSTON – A local man has brought a wrongful termination lawsuit against a petroleum distribution business, claiming that the defendant fired him for complaining about a manager’s supposedly racist remark.
Woman says unsecured umbrella at community pool inflicted head injury
HOUSTON – A Katy woman alleges in a state district lawsuit that an unsecured object struck her at the grand opening for a community pool more than a year ago.
Harris Co. faces lawsuit following alleged K-9 officer attack on citizen
HOUSTON – A state district lawsuit has been filed in response to an alleged instance of police brutality involving a K-9.
Worker seeks more than $1 million from Precision Drilling, Anadarko Petroleum over alleged leg injury
HOUSTON – A well site worker is seeking more than $1 million in damages over injuries he allegedly sustained while power washing.
Marriott named in doctor's slip and fall lawsuit
HOUSTON – An Alabama physician has filed a slip and fall lawsuit against Marriott International, Inc., doing business as Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District, in response to an alleged incident last year in which he sustained leg and knee injuries.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Locke Lord Elects 7 New Partners Across 5 Offices; 30 Percent of Those Promoted Are Diverse
Locke Lord has promoted seven lawyers across five of the Firm’s offices (Chicago, Dallas, Hartford, Houston and New York) to Partnership level, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Infinity Roofing and Siding alleges it is owed $18,000 for roofing project
HOUSTON – A Harris County roofing company alleges it was not paid for its services on a Cypress property.
Owner of properties in Galveston, Kemah files suit against insurer over Harvey claim
GALVESTON – An insurance company allegedly improperly denied or underpaid a consumer's claims for Hurricane Harvey damage.
Truck driver alleges CKJ Trucking failed to provide reasonable accomodation
SHERMAN – A Grayson County man alleges he was terminated from his job as a truck driver because of a disability.