News from February 2022
Worker alleges improperly installed saw blade caused his finger to be severed, seeks more than $1M in damages
HOUSTON — A worker at an industrial site in Houston is alleging an improperly installed saw blade caused him to sever his finger.
Homeowner alleges pool contractor failed to install paid for upgrades
HOUSTON — A homeowner alleges her pool contractor failed to install upgrades she already paid for and failed to complete the job in a timely manner.
Woman trips on mat at Family Dollar, sues
HOUSTON — A woman claims she tripped on a mat at Family Dollar Store in Galena Park and suffered injuries.
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee wins court order temporarily banning enforcement of part of Texas voting law
HOUSTON — On Friday, a federal court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction in Longoria v. Paxton, a lawsuit in which Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other officials over the provision in Texas’s new voting law (SB1) that make it a crime for public officials or election officials to solicit people to apply to vote by mail, a press release states.
Group argues Cali municipalities targeting Texas businesses with climate change litigation
AUSTIN - While California municipalities bringing climate change lawsuits argue Texas courts lack jurisdiction over litigation brought by ExxonMobil, one group is arguing that their suits are “actually part of a coordinated, nationwide campaign targeting Texas businesses.”
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on February 15, 2022
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on February 15, 2022.
Steptoe & Johnson Names Monté L. Williams Managing Member of its Woodlands Office
Steptoe & Johnson Names Monté L. Williams Managing Member of its Woodlands Office.
Dykema opens Houston office with addition of business litigation attorneys
The Opening marks firm’s fifth office in the state of Texas.
Texas AG sues Facebook for allegedly using unauthorized biometric data
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has sued Facebook (now known as Meta) for capturing and using the biometric data of millions of Texans without properly obtaining their informed consent to do so, in violation of Texas law, a press release states.
Patient alleges dentist improperly placed implants
HOUSTON — A patient alleges her dentist improperly placed her implants which caused her to require additional procedures.
Contractor refuses to return extra payment made by customer's bank in error, suit claims
HOUSTON — A man alleges a contractor refuses to return a double payment his bank made by mistake, a recently filed lawsuit alleges.
Woman sues Marriott Marquis after tripping on duct taped cords at exhibit hall
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she suffered injuries after tripping over an electrical box and duct taped extension cords during an exhibit at the Houston Marriott Marquis.
Man struck by vehicle while fixing tire on side of highway sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A man who was struck by a vehicle while on the shoulder of a highway after a tire blowout is claiming negligence.
Ferguson Law partners Cody Dishon and Jane Leger win life-changing settlement for injured worker
Partners Cody A. Dishon and Jane S. Leger of the Ferguson Law Firm recently won a life-changing, seven-figure settlement for a worker involved in a workplace industrial accident, a press release states.
Abated: Astros’ appeal seeking to dismiss claims brought by season ticketholders over sign stealing scandal
HOUSTON - A legal dispute between the Houston Astros and season ticketholders has been put on hold, as the 14th Court of Appeals issued an order yesterday abating the ballclub’s appeal.
Tom Forbes Co-Authors First Exam in U.S. to Certify Specialists in Legislative and Campaign Law
Tom Forbes Co-Authors First Exam in U.S. to Certify Specialists in Legislative and Campaign Law.
Texas school districts request AG approval to sue over Hurricane Hanna damages
AUSTIN - Last month, two Texas school districts requested approval from the Office of the Attorney General to pursue litigation to recover “insured but unpaid property damages” caused by Hurricane Hanna.
AG Paxton investigates GoFundMe for shutting down fundraiser for Canadian Trucker’s Freedom Convoy
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to GoFundMe Inc. to investigate potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), a press release states.
State Bar of Texas announces 2022 judicial poll results
AUSTIN—The State Bar of Texas has announced the results of its statewide 2022 judicial poll.
Passenger involved in wrong-way DWI manslaughter crash sues bar that allegedly overserved driver
HOUSTON — A dram shop seeking more than $1 million in damages was recently filed in Harris County District Court.