News from January 2020
Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into Markowitz’s failed bid for HD 28 seat
HOUSTON – Despite the hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in her campaign, Eliz Markowitz failed to her overcome Republican Gary Gates in the special election runoff for Texas House District 28.
Woman claims she fell on loose floor tile at Homestead Shell in Houston
HOUSTON — A woman who fell on a loose floor tile at a Homestead Shell in Houston is claiming negligence.
Malpractice claims against local hospital fall short thanks to lack of notice
Three appeals court judges determined that a trial court erred when it denied a local hospital’s plea to the jurisdiction and motion to dismiss in a malpractice lawsuit against it.
Union Pacific faces suit after former safety trainer falls off classroom stool
HOUSTON — A man who worked for Union Pacific Railroad as a safety trainer is suing the company after he fell to the ground and suffered significant injuries when a classroom stool cushion came off.
Couple claims contractor took $60,000 in Hurricane Harvey disaster funds without completing repairs
HOUSTON — A Spring, Texas couple claims a roofing and remodeling contractor took about $60,000 of their Hurricane Harvey flood disaster recovery checks and left unfinished and substandard work.
Man who purchased 1963 collectors car from Houston garage claims fraud
HOUSTON — A New Hampshire man who bought a 1963 collectors car from a Houston business claims the car's engine was disguised to look like the engine represented prior to the sale.
Woman who fell at Tostada Restaurant sues for more than $1 million
HOUSTON — A woman who claims she slipped and fell on a substance while at Tostada restaurant is seek more than $1 million in damages.
City of Houston protected in man's case alleging he was electrocuted while working on city tower
While a lower court denied the City of Houston’s plea to the jurisdiction in Bobby Terry’s case against it, an appeals court reversed that ruling and dismissed the case altogether.
Man's failure to appear in court cost him negligence case against landlord following fatal fire
A man who escaped a fire that killed his son and girlfriend failed to appear in court in his lawsuit against the homeowner. That move caused the appeals court to affirm the dismissal of the case.
Company fails to prove steel manufacturer and distributor sold it defective product
When it comes to a company’s claims that a distributor sold it a faulty steel pipe, an appeals court ruled the company didn’t sufficiently prove its case.
Harris County Attorney Ryan sues Watson Grinding
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today sued Watson Grinding and Manufacturing, alleging violations of numerous laws following an explosion at the facility last week.
Case activity for Discover Bank vs Liliana C. Agudelo on Jan. 28
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Liliana C. Agudelo on Jan. 28.
Case activity for Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company vs Amanda Bair on Jan. 28
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company against Amanda Bair and Lisa A. Bair on Jan. 28.
Case activity for Cashel Spings Apartments vs Veneka Hollis on Jan. 29
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cashel Spings Apartments against Veneka Hollis on Jan. 29.
Case activity for Wide Merchant Investment Inc. vs Douglas Lee Roh on Jan. 29
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Wide Merchant Investment Inc. against Douglas Lee Roh and Droh LLC on Jan. 29.
Case activity for Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC vs Dorinda Ann Owens on Jan. 29
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC against Dorinda Ann Owens and MDG Transportation Inc. on Jan. 29.
Jan. 23: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for American Express National Bank vs Amy Mcintyre on Jan. 29
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express National Bank against Amy Mcintyre on Jan. 29.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Donald Joe Wilson on Jan. 29
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Donald Joe Wilson on Jan. 29.