News from August 2022
Service Transport Company’s summary judgment win affirmed on appeal in suit alleging gross negligence
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals has affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of Service Transport Company in a lawsuit brought after a truck driver fell off the top of his tanker and died.
Restaurant patron claims chair suddenly collapsed, caused her to hit tile floor
HOUSTON — A restaurant patron who suffered injuries when the chair at her table suddenly collapsed is claiming negligence.
Suit: Target employee allegedly hits customer with motorized cart hauler
HOUSTON — A Target customer who was allegedly struck by a motorized cart hauler at one of its stores in Houston is claiming negligence.
Locke Lord's Elizabeth Mack Named Women in Business Honoree by Dallas Business Journal
Locke Lord's Elizabeth Mack Named Women in Business Honoree by Dallas Business Journal.
Justices allow plaintiff to amend wrongful death suit against Harris County
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today reversed a ruling dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit against Harris County, permitting the plaintiff to amend the complaint.
Federal judge issues injunction against Biden Administration’s oil and gas leasing moratorium on public lands
AUSTIN - A federal judge in Louisiana sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton and a dozen other plaintiff states in a Louisiana-led lawsuit, issuing a permanent injunction against the Biden Administration’s illegal moratorium on oil and gas leasing on federal public lands and offshore waters.
Couple alleges RV they purchased had mold damage, other defects
GALVESTON — A couple allege they were sold a defective RV by a dealer in League City that included mold damage and a defective battery.
Worker alleges faulty property gate at job site fell on top of him
HOUSTON — A general laborer alleges a faulty gate at a job site fell on top of him and caused him to suffer serious injuries.
Clark Hill Adds James Stafford III to Healthcare Practice
Clark Hill Adds James Stafford III to Healthcare Practice.
Texas Supreme Court denies petition seeking to remove Libertarian candidates
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court denied an emergency mandamus action brought by Republican Party candidates seeking to remove Libertarian Party opponents in the upcoming November 2022 general election.
Suit alleges scooter operator suffered internal bleeding after falling into unmarked hole with exposed rebar
HOUSTON — A man alleges he fell into a unmarked hole filled with exposed rebar while riding his scooter in Whitehouse and suffered internal bleeding.
Michelle Ku Recognized Among 2022 Top Women Lawyers by Texas Diversity Council
Michelle Ku Recognized Among 2022 Top Women Lawyers by Texas Diversity Council.
Greenberg Traurig Texas Continues Growth; Adds Real Estate Of Counsel Richard A. Crow
Greenberg Traurig Texas Continues Growth; Adds Real Estate Of Counsel Richard A. Crow.
Policy’s flood limit does not control amount of coverage for nursing facility’s business loss, justices find
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals concluded today that a policy’s flood endorsement does not control the amount of coverage available for a nursing facility’s business losses resulting from Hurricane Harvey flooding.
Bar patron alleges defective staircase leading to outside deck caused his fall
GALVESTON — A patron at a bar in Kemah claims his fall was the result of a defective staircase leading to the outside deck area.
Grocery store customer alleges oversized mat caused her to trip, seeks more than $1M in damages
GALVESTON — A Discount Groceries store customer alleges an oversized mat the front door caused her to trip and suffer injuries.
Two OBWB Partners Make the Best Lawyers in America List for 2023
Two OBWB Partners Make the Best Lawyers in America List for 2023.
Justices affirm denial of motion to compel arbitration in suit alleging worker injured on oil rig
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of Precision Directional Services’ motion to compel arbitration in a personal injury lawsuit brought by a worker allegedly injured on an oil rig.
Houston dismissed from suit alleging elderly woman died because of EMTs’ improper handling of stretcher
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the First Court of Appeals dismissed the city of Houston from litigation alleging an elderly woman died because emergency medical technicians from the Houston Fire Department did not properly operate a stretcher.
Gov. Abbott appoints Yarbrough to Seventh Court of Appeals
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Alex Yarbrough to the Seventh Court of Appeals, Place 3, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified, a press release states.