News from 2018
California reclaims top spot on 'Judicial Hellhole' list; ATRA bemoans state's adoption of 'innovator liability'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - California tops the list of jurisdictions regarded as "Judicial Hellholes" by a national civil justice reform group.
Consumer alleges Vital Solutions pretended to be family member to reach her at work
HOUSTON – A Humble consumer alleges a debt collector called her place of employment and pretended to be a family member with an emergency.
Moody Flooring Services allegedly refuses to release lien despite having been paid
GALVESTON – A contractor alleges a subcontractor refuses to release a lien even though it was paid in full.
PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP: Texas Lawyer Features New Pillsbury Diversity Director Rosa Walk
Texas Lawyer reports that Rosa Walker, formerly the Director of Administration for Pillsbury’s Austin and Houston offices, has been named Senior Director for Diversity and Inclusion.
THE LANIER LAW FIRM: Attorney Spotlight - Maura Kolb
Each month, we like to feature one of our attorneys to help you get to know our team better.
Znub No. 5 patron alleges employee struck her with door
HOUSTON – A Harris County resident alleges she was injured at a shopping mall when she was struck by a door.
Consumer alleges lumber that fell on him at Lowe's store did not have adequate anti-tip protection
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured at a home improvement store when lumber fell on him.
Security Credit Services allegedly failed to mark account as disputed on credit report
HOUSTON – A consumer alleges a debt collector failed to mark an alleged debt as disputed on her credit report.
Seaman alleges he was injured aboard Lady Geneva, seeks more than $1 million in damages
HOUSTON – A Jones Act seaman is seeking $1 million from his Palacios employer over alleged injuries he sustained while aboard a vessel.
More than $200,000 sought from Harbor Freight Tools USA over fall in restroom
HOUSTON – A couple alleges the husband was injured at a Houston retailer because of a strip of plastic in a restroom.
Construction worker files trip and fall lawsuit
HOUSTON – A construction worker claims in a state district lawsuit that he sustained injuries in a trip and fall at a local jobsite a few months ago.
Provost Umphrey, James Payne hit with $1M legal malpractice suit
BEAUMONT – The Provost Umphrey Law Firm and equity partner James Payne have been hit with a legal malpractice lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Academy Sports & Outdoors shopper alleges she was injured by falling box
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured while shopping at a Webster store when an item fell on her.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Nov. 29 MARSHALL DIVISION 2:18-cv-00521-RWS-RSP MONUMENT PEAK VENTURES, LLC V. HMD GLOBAL OY
SaltAir Seafood Kitchen patron alleges butter-like substance caused fall
HOUSTON – A Del Valle woman is seeking more than $500,000 over injuries allegedly sustained in a fall because of a butter-like substance on a restaurant floor.
Piece of metal in sidewalk at Brenham apartment complex allegedly caused woman to fall
HOUSTON – A Washington County resident alleges she was injured at a Brenham apartment complex because a piece of metal caused her to trip and fall.
Worker alleges leg injuries result of unsafe work environment provided by Oxy Permian Gathering
HOUSTON – An Ector County man alleges he was injured at a job site because of an unsafe working environment.
Offshore drilling company faces wrongful termination case
HOUSTON – A Mississippi man has filed a lawsuit against ENSCO International, Inc., accusing the offshore drilling company of firing him because of his age.
Patient alleges Hand and Wrist Center of Houston failed to diagnose wrist injury
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges a Houston doctor failed to diagnose and treat his wrist injury.
Woman's suit against nonprofit cancer org alleges racial dicrimination
HOUSTON – A local woman claims in a federal lawsuit that a nonprofit cancer organization terminated her for complaining about racial discrimination.