News from July 2022

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Man claims slippery cleaning product on hotel shower caused his fall, sues Holiday Inn Express

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A man claims a slippery cleaning product used on the shower floor in his Holiday Inn Express room caused him to fall and suffer a traumatic brain injury. 
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Patient alleges foot surgeon misdiagnosed, performed unnecessary surgery

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A patient alleges a foot surgeon misdiagnosed her condition and performed an unnecessary surgery. 
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Worker alleges he was fired for filing Workers Compensation claim

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A worker alleges he was fired in retaliation for filing a Workers Compensation claim. 

Woman slips on 'weak spot' in floor at League City apartment complex, sues

By Marian Johns |
GALVESTON — A woman alleges she slipped at an apartment complex in League City and suffered severe injuries. 
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Elizabeth Myers and Jennifer Ecklund discuss anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, other legal threats at Citywide Pride event

By Press release submission |
Elizabeth Myers and Jennifer Ecklund discuss anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, other legal threats at Citywide Pride event.
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Attorney says circuit judge pointed gun at her from bench during hearing

By Chris Dickerson |
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A circuit court judge allegedly brandished a handgun during a hearing earlier this year, leaving it pointed at an attorney from Texas during the proceedings.
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AG Pax­ton Fights EPA Over Uncon­sti­tu­tion­al Reg­u­la­tion of Pow­er Plants

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AG Pax­ton Fights EPA Over Uncon­sti­tu­tion­al Reg­u­la­tion of Pow­er Plants.
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City of Conroe’s immunity from breach of contract lawsuit affirmed on appeal

By Staff reports |
CONROE - Today, the Ninth Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling granting the city of Conroe governmental immunity from a lawsuit brought by Triple B Services.

Profiles in Diversity Journal: 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Win 2022 Women and Asian Leaders Worth Watching Awards

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Profiles in Diversity Journal: 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Win 2022 Women and Asian Leaders Worth Watching Awards.
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Texas justices dismiss racial discrimination claim against city of Houston

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals dismissed a discrimination lawsuit brought by a former firefighter claiming he was discriminated against when his employment was allegedly terminated because on his race.

Suit: Houston based utility contractor owes former employee back pay, profit sharing

By Marian Johns |
GALVESTON — A former worker at an utility contracting company alleges he is owed more than $90,000 in profit sharing in addition to back pay after his employment contract was prematurely terminated.

Fishing vessel crew member alleges inadequate medical treatment after cutting hand with machete

By Marian Johns |
GALVESTON — A seaman alleges that while aboard a commercial fishing vessel he failed to receive adequate treatment for his hand wound after being cut by a machete.
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O’Melveny represents Amplifi Group in strategic investment from Source Capital

By Staff reports |
DALLAS — O’Melveny represented Amplifi Group, a leading strategy and information management consultancy, in connection with a strategic growth investment it received from Source Capital, a private investment firm, a press release states.

Jones Day's Hilda Galvan selected for induction into the Dallas Business Hall of Fame® by Junior Achievement of Dallas

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Jones Day's Hilda Galvan selected for induction into the Dallas Business Hall of Fame® by Junior Achievement of Dallas.

HISD seeks AG approval to sue Juul, Baron & Budd among firms representing district

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - The largest school district in Texas has submitted a contingent contract to the Office of the Attorney General for approval in order to file a lawsuit against Juul Labs.
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Patrons struck in restaurant parking lot by alleged intoxicated driver sue Pinchy's Tacos

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A group of patrons struck by an allegedly intoxicated driver in the parking lot of a restaurant in Katy are claiming dramshop liability. 
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Construction worker alleges nail gun misfire caused him to loose eye

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A construction worker who lost sight in one eye after a nail gun misfired is claiming negligence. 
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Sisters allege they were attacked outside business, defamed on social media

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — Two sisters allege they were viciously attacked outside a teahouse and suffered serious injuries. 
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AG Pax­ton Asks Court to Rehear Deci­sion Giv­ing One State Pow­er to Reg­u­late Oth­er States’ Cli­mate Policies

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined an Indiana-led multistate amicus brief urging an en banc rehearing of a decision by the Boston-based U.S.
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Justices reverse ruling denying Lanier Law Firm arbitration in malpractice claim

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently found that a trial court abused its discretion in denying motions to compel arbitration in a legal malpractice claim.

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