News from August 2022
Fiesta Mart worker claims liquid from cleaning equipment caused her slip & fall
HOUSTON — A Fiesta Mart worker alleges she slipped on liquid leaking from a defective cleaning machine and suffered injuries.
Reed Smith named to Bloomberg Law's DEI Framework
Reed Smith named to Bloomberg Law's DEI Framework.
Parties ask Texas Supreme Court to nix virtual trial, multiple briefs filed in support
AUSTIN - A joint petition for mandamus filed in the Texas Supreme Court last month has garnered support from multiple groups requesting that justices not allow a forced virtual trial to go forward.
Affirmed: Denial of TxDOT’s jurisdictional plea in suit over slick road
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a trial court’s decision to deny the Texas Department of Transportation’s plea to the jurisdiction in a lawsuit alleging a new highway surface was very slick and caused a vehicle to spin out.
Bouncer at Galveston bar allegedly assaulted patrons, suit claims
GALVESTON — Patrons of a bar in Galveston are alleging they suffered injured after being assaulted by a bouncer.
Piping company alleges it was cheated out of commission on oilfield line sale
GALVESTON — A piping company alleges it was cheated out of its commission after bringing a buyer and facilitating the sale of an oilfield line pipe.
AT&T Texas alleges road construction work caused more than $8,000 in damage to cables
GALVESTON — AT&T Texas alleges an excavation company caused more than $8,000 in damages to their cables at a property in Dickenson.
Former Pasadena spa employee faces fraud, breach of contract claims
HOUSTON — A former Pasadena spa employee is facing fraud and other claims.
Nicole Williams, Jasmine Wynton earn 2022 Texas Legal Awards
Nicole Williams, Jasmine Wynton earn 2022 Texas Legal Awards.
Justices shut down city of Houston’s bid for summary judgment in auto collision suit
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a trial court’s decision to deny the city of Houston’s motion for summary judgment in a personal injury lawsuit.
Suit: Dangerous drop off at apartment complex's dog park caused woman's fall
GALVESTON — A woman alleges a dangerous drop off at the entrance to her apartment complex's dog park caused her to suffer a fractured ankle and other injuries.
Man alleges he was attacked by intoxicated bar patrons
GALVESTON — A man alleges he was attacked by intoxicated patrons at a bar in San Leon.
Adventure Pointe Theme Park owners claim contractor failed to complete project
GALVESTON — The owners of Adventure Pointe Theme Park in Texas City claim the contractor they hired to construct the park failed to complete the project.
Homeowner alleges pool contractor failed to build proper foundation
GALVESTON — A homeowner alleges a pool contractor failed to construct a proper foundation which has caused the pool to crack.
Bradley Adds Associate Whitney Wester to Houston Office
Bradley Adds Associate Whitney Wester to Houston Office.
Texas Lawyer Honors Morgan Lewis Partners in Annual Awards
Texas Lawyer Honors Morgan Lewis Partners in Annual Awards.
Justices keep Pasadena locked in case alleging waste removal scheme
HOUSTON - Today, the First Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling denying the city of Pasadena’s plea to the jurisdiction in litigation brought by two apartment complex owners seeking the return of money paid to the city through utility and trash-collection billing.
Texas House committee meeting to discuss improvements to appellate courts, whether more specialty courts needed
AUSTIN - Later this month, the Texas House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence will meet and hear testimony on potential solutions to improve state courts of appeals and whether additional specialty courts should be considered.
AT&T Texas alleges excavation company caused fiber optic cable damage
HOUSTON — AT&T Texas claims an excavation company caused more than $9,000 in damages to their fiber optic cable at a property in Tomball.
Tractor trailer driver allegedly injured during pipe loading sues Gulf Stream Marine
HOUSTON — A tractor trailer driver alleges he was struck with a load of pipes while his truck was being loaded at a site in Harris County.