News from March 2022
Suit: Houston-area HVAC Company failed to abide by arbitration agreement in consumer dispute
HOUSTON — A Harris County man's lawsuit is demanding a Houston-area HVAC business adhere to an arbitration panel's instructions to pay him following a commercial consumer dispute.
Couple claims landlord's failure to properly fix water leak led to mold exposure
HOUSTON — A couple claims their landlord's failure to properly fix a water leak caused them and their children to suffer from exposure to mold.
Woman alleges father's death was result of poor care at nursing home
HOUSTON — A woman alleges her father's death was the result of poor care at a Humble area nursing facility.
Addressing Burnout in the Legal Profession | Katie Rose Guest Pryal
Addressing Burnout in the Legal Profession | Katie Rose Guest Pryal.
Court activity on March 17: Trustmark National Bank vs ASH Apparel LLC
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Trustmark National Bank against ASH Apparel LLC on March 17: 'Motion To Dismiss'.
Dallas Office Recognized As 2022 Best Place For Working Parents®
Dallas Office Recognized As 2022 Best Place For Working Parents®.
No immunity for city of Houston in suit brought over collision with garbage truck, justices opine
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling denying the city of Houston governmental immunity in a lawsuit brought over an automobile collision involving one of the city’s garbage trucks.
Case activity for Trustmark National Bank vs ASH Apparel LLC on March 14
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trustmark National Bank against ASH Apparel LLC on March 14.
The Great Resignation: Legal Issues and Strategies for Navigating the Labor Shortage (Part One) on March 17, 2022
The Great Resignation: Legal Issues and Strategies for Navigating the Labor Shortage (Part One) on March 17, 2022.
Deposition sought in slip & fall against Baybrook Mall
HOUSTON — A hearing on a motion to compel a deposition has been slated in a lawsuit brought by a woman alleging she slipped on a jalapeno and suffered serious injuries while walking through the Baybrook Mall common area.
Houston, Austin and three other Texas cities seek AG approval to sue streamers over franchise fees
AUSTIN – Five more Texas cities have joined the growing list of municipalities seeking to sue Netflix, Hulu, Disney and other streamers over franchise fees.
Couple claims massive apartment complex fire was caused by faulty light fixture in stairwell
HOUSTON — A couple alleges the failure of their apartment complex owners to fix a faulty light fixture caused a fire and the loss of all their possessions.
HVAC company accused of failing to pay former employee $100,000 in commissions
HOUSTON — An HVAC contractor is claiming breach of contract and that he is owed $100,000 in commissions from his former employer.
Harriet Tabb Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Growing Dallas Office
Harriet Tabb Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Growing Dallas Office.
Justices grant Harris County Flood Control District immunity in suit brought by injured tree cutter
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently reversed a ruling denying the Harris County Flood Control District governmental immunity in a lawsuit brought by a man who was injured when a tree he was cutting fell and struck him.
OVP Hospitality summary judgment win affirmed on appeal in suit over hot water injuries
DALLAS - The Fifth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of OVP Hospitality in a lawsuit alleging a man was severely injured by hot water after slipping on a shampoo bottle in the shower and losing consciousness.
Aron Beezley and Erin Illman Recognized by JD Supra in 2022 Readers' Choice Awards
Aron Beezley and Erin Illman Recognized by JD Supra in 2022 Readers' Choice Awards.
Dallas County district judge publicly warned for failing to timely file campaign finance reports
DALLAS - The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has issued a public warning to Judge Gena Slaughter for failing on several occasions to timely file her campaign finance reports.
Lawsuit brought over trucker’s alleged automobile collision
BEAUMONT - An automobile collision lawsuit was recently filed against G.W. Trucking and GW Materials.
UPS sued for sexual harassment, Ferguson Law Firm handling case
BEAUMONT - The United Parcel Service was recently hit with a lawsuit alleging the company created an environment that required a employee who complained of sexual harassment to be in close daily contact with the very supervisor who harassed her.