News from July 2021
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on July 19
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on July 19 in the suits below:
Plastic surgeon who allegedly botched woman’s breast lift fails to remove med mal against him
HOUSTON – A plastic surgeon who was sued for allegedly botching a woman’s breast lift procedure failed to have the claims against him dismissed on appeal.
Justices boot slip & fall against MD Anderson
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently ordered the dismissal of a woman’s slip and fall lawsuit against The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Justices affirm dismissal of sexual assault case against Waller County
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of a sexual abuse lawsuit against Waller County and its Sheriff’s Department.
News flash: coffee is hot!
Stella Liebeck was the 79-year-old New Mexico woman who spilled hot coffee from McDonald’s in her lap and sued the hamburger chain for the burns she inflicted on herself.
Stack of lockers falls on worker during school gym expansion project, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — A man working on a school gym expansion project claims he suffered debilitating injuries when a row of stacked lockers fell on him and pinned him to the ground.
Couple alleges car repair shop's negligence rendered their vehicle inoperable, unsafe
HOUSTON — A Harris County car repair is facing a claim it failed to properly fix a customer's vehicle which caused the car to be unsafe and inoperable.
Suit: Unsecured door removed by Lowe's delivery contractor falls on homeowner's hand
HOUSTON — A woman allegedly suffered a fractured hand when the front door of her home was taken off its hinges by a Lowe's delivery contractor and not properly secured.
Worker slips on debris at Houston landfill, sues
HOUSTON — A worker at a Houston area landfill who suffered injuries while trying to unload trash in a debris filled area is claiming the negligence of his employer.
E-cigarette battery explodes in man's face, causes acid burns, suit claims
HOUSTON — A man who suffered acid burns and other injuries when his e-cigarette product's battery exploded in his face is alleging negligence and other claims.
Employment Law Update 2021 on July 27, 2021
Employment Law Update 2021 on July 27, 2021.
Court activity on July 23: Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs Thomas Thornton
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jefferson Capital Systems LLC against Thomas Thornton on July 23: 'Original Petition Citation Issued'.
Case activity for Credit Human Federal Credit Union vs Yzamar Paz on July 23
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Credit Human Federal Credit Union against Marcus Paz and Yzamar Paz on July 23.
Case activity for Credit Human Federal Credit Union vs Maria E. Chisam on July 23
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Credit Human Federal Credit Union against Maria E. Chisam on July 23.
Case activity for Credit Human Federal Credit Union vs Kendall L. Denson on July 23
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Credit Human Federal Credit Union against Kendall L. Denson on July 23.
Case activity for Credit Human Federal Credit Union vs Nathanael M. Carter on July 23
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Credit Human Federal Credit Union against Nathanael M. Carter on July 23.
Court activity on July 23: Goldman Sachs Bank Usa vs Jack Ogindo
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Goldman Sachs Bank Usa against Jack Ogindo on July 23: 'Original Petition Citation Issued'.
Court activity on July 23: Capital One Bank USA N.A. vs Robin Pullen
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Capital One Bank USA N.A. against Robin Pullen on July 23: 'Original Petition Citation Issued'.
Case activity for Goldman Sachs Bank USA vs Brian Bergquist on July 23
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Goldman Sachs Bank USA against Brian Bergquist on July 23.
Case activity for Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs Horace C. Guidry on July 23
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ford Motor Credit Company LLC against Horace C. Guidry on July 23.