News from January 2022
Forklift operator allegedly strikes subcontractor at job site in Deer Park
HOUSTON — A forklift operator and his employer are facing a negligence claim after he struck a subcontractor worker at a job site in Deer Park.
Union Pacific accused of defective safety measures at rail yard
HOUSTON — Union Pacific Railroad is facing a suit alleging poor safety measures and a defective gate at one of its railroad crossings led to injuries.
Ferguson Law secures $8.5 million settlement in Orange County 18-wheeler collision case
ORANGE - A Nacogdoches family has recovered $8.5 million in settlement funds for a February 2020 crash that claimed a man’s life. The family, represented by Ferguson Law Firm managing partner Paul ‘Chip’ Ferguson, secured the settlement four days before trial in the case was to begin in district court, a press release states.
Daly & Black sues over alleged tacked on fee on appraisal invoices
HOUSTON - Daly & Black, a Houston law firm specializing in insurance litigation, recently filed a lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages.
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Woman alleges DTPA violation over GM's failure to fix Cadillac defects
HOUSTON — A woman alleges General Motors has failed to honor the warranty on her Cadillac that had transmission issues and other defects.
Woman alleges puddle of water caused her fall at Houston area business
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she slipped on a puddle of water at a Houston business and suffered serious injuries.
Worker alleges improper safety measures at drilling site caused his traumatic brain injury
HOUSTON — A driller at a rig site claims improper safety measures led to his traumatic brain injury.
Dive support vessel worker alleges lack of sufficient crew caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A crew member working aboard a dive support vessel who fainted alleges a lack of sufficient crew caused him to be overworked.
Suit: Motor home dealer sold defective vehicle, breached warranty
HOUSTON — A motor home dealer is facing a claim it sold a defective vehicle with numerous defects.
Houston ISD police officer alleges race discrimination, seeks more than $1M in damages
HOUSTON — A Houston Independent School District police officer alleges she was fired because of her race.
Customer slips at Houston IHOP, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A customer who slipped and fell at a Houston International House of Pancakes is claiming negligence.
Carrabba's restaurant Patron alleges liquid on floor caused her fall, injuries
HOUSTON — A Carrabba's restaurant patron alleges she slipped on a liquid substance and suffered serious injuries.
Jan. 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Jan. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 10
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Jan. 10 in the suits below:
"Tis the Season – Fireplace and Chimney Fires: How a warm night by the fireplace can turn into a cold night on the street!” on January 20, 2022
"Tis the Season – Fireplace and Chimney Fires: How a warm night by the fireplace can turn into a cold night on the street!” on January 20, 2022.
Jan. 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Jan. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Paxton Sues Planned Parenthood to Disgorge $10 Million in Medicaid Payments
Paxton Sues Planned Parenthood to Disgorge $10 Million in Medicaid Payments.
Husch Blackwell Welcomes New Generation of Partners in Recent Leadership Moves
Husch Blackwell Welcomes New Generation of Partners in Recent Leadership Moves.
Elizabeth Ross Hadley Elected President of Dress for Success Austin Board
Elizabeth Ross Hadley Elected President of Dress for Success Austin Board.