News from August 2022
16 from Provost Umphrey earn Best Lawyers in America honors
BEAUMONT - Sixteen Provost Umphrey attorneys have been honored in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America, including four singled out as "Lawyer of the Year" in specific practice areas, a press release states.
Austin Business Journal Women in Business Awards Luncheon on August 25, 2022
Austin Business Journal Women in Business Awards Luncheon on August 25, 2022.
Tenant alleges autistic, blind daughter fell through deteriorated flooring
HOUSTON — A tenant alleges her blind and autistic daughter fell through a deteriorated floor at a residence in Houston.
Suit alleges University of Texas Health Science physician failed to completely remove patient's tumor
HOUSTON — A University of Texas Health Science physician is facing a medical negligence claim after leaving part of a tumor in a patient.
Construction alleges negligence after steel frame falls on him, causes injuries
HOUSTON — A construction worker who was injured after a steel frame landed on him is claiming his employer's negligence.
Injured Port Terminal Railroad worker sues
HOUSTON — A Port Terminal Association Railroad switchman who was injured is claiming negligence.
Best Lawyers in America Names 26 Archer Attorneys in 2023 Rankings
Best Lawyers in America Names 26 Archer Attorneys in 2023 Rankings.
Daly & Black sues Wyoming law firm over fees
HOUSTON - The Daly & Black law firm recently filed a breach of contract lawsuit against a Wyoming firm.
Texas AG releases opinion on inspecting anonymous voted ballots
AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton released an opinion that outlines the formal process for a legislator or a member of the public to inspect or obtain copies of Texans’ anonymous voted ballots.
Worker alleges she was denied Shell USA severance due to sex discrimination
HOUSTON – A nurse working in Shell's health department alleges she was denied an early retirement severance package because she is a female.
Liability of Insurance Agents and Brokers in Texas and Beyond
Liability of Insurance Agents and Brokers in Texas and Beyond.
Two Foley Attorneys Named as Finalists at The American Lawyer 2022 Industry Awards
Two Foley Attorneys Named as Finalists at The American Lawyer 2022 Industry Awards.
Ferguson Law Firm reaches condifential 7-figure settlement for motorcycle victims
Two motorcycle victims received a confidential seven figure settlement to resolve their lawsuit against a commercial company for injuries they sustained in a motorcycle wreck. They were represented by Ferguson Law Firm’s ownership partner, Cody Dishon, and attorneys Timothy Ferguson and Javier Cabanillas.
320 Bradley attorneys listed in 2023 The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
HOUSTON – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has announced that 320 of the firm’s attorneys are listed in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 60 attorneys who are named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. In addition, 32 Bradley attorneys are named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year.” In each metropolitan area, only a single attorney in each legal practice area is designated as the “Lawyer of the Year,” a press release states.
Justices find DPS has immunity from suit alleging Texas trooper drove into home
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals found today that the Texas Department of Transportation has immunity from a lawsuit brought after a trooper drove a patrol car into a home while pursuing a fleeing suspect.
Caron Byrd Selected for National Bar Association's Associate Advancement Academy for Excellence
Caron Byrd Selected for National Bar Association's Associate Advancement Academy for Excellence.
Justices affirm ruling denying Lennar Homes arbitration in suit over exploding garbage disposal
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals concluded that a trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied a home builder’s motion to compel arbitration in a personal injury lawsuit.
Provost Umphrey obtains $15.4M for injured IBEW member
HOUSTON - A jury in Houston awarded IBEW Local 66 member and Provost Umphrey client Garett Wilder $15.4 million for life-altering injuries he suffered after falling 50 feet from a CenterPoint electrical pole, a press release states.
Houston nursing home worker alleges improper training for wheelchair use led to her injury
HOUSTON — A Houston rehab and nursing facility is facing a claim from an employee who fell and suffered injuries during the scope of her employment.
Woman claims rental property was infested with bed bugs
GALVESTON — A woman alleges she suffered injuries after renting a property in Galveston that was infested with bed bugs.