News from May 2022
Blue Rhino, others face lawsuit after man is allegedly burned by grill fire
HOUSTON — Two Houston landlords, Blue Rhino, a grill manufacturer and others are facing a claim after an outdoor kitchen grill caught fire and burned a tenant.
Customer alleges wet floor caused her fall at Wild Wings restaurant
HOUSTON — A woman claims she slipped on water that was on the floor of the bathroom at a Wild Wings restaurant in Shenandoah and suffered injuries.
Ogletree Deakins Deepens Workplace Investigation Practice, Welcomes Letty P. Aguilar as Shareholder in San Antonio
Ogletree Deakins Deepens Workplace Investigation Practice, Welcomes Letty P. Aguilar as Shareholder in San Antonio.
Suit: Apartment tenant assaulted, shot due to lack of security at complex
HOUSTON — A Houston apartment complex owner and others are facing a negligence claim after a resident was assaulted and shot outside of his apartment.
AG Paxton Joins Multistate Letter to Mayorkas Demanding Disbanding of Biden Administration’s Disinformation Governance Board
AG Paxton Joins Multistate Letter to Mayorkas Demanding Disbanding of Biden Administration’s Disinformation Governance Board.
14th Court affirms immunity for TxDOT in suit over outdoor sign regulation
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals affirmed an order of dismissal for want of jurisdiction in a lawsuit brought by Lamar Advantage Outdoor and filed against the Texas Department of Transportation and two of its officials.
Justices axe slip & fall against University of Houston-Downtown
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today reversed a ruling denying the University of Houston-Downtown governmental immunity from a slip and fall lawsuit.
OBWB is Ranked Mansfield Certified Plus!
OBWB is Ranked Mansfield Certified Plus!
North Texas Tollway Authority seeks AG approval to pursue construction defect claim
AUSTIN - The North Texas Tollway Authority has submitted a contingent contract to the Office of the Attorney General for approval in hopes of pursuing a construction defect lawsuit.
Appellate court affirms dismissal of bed sore suit for untimely expert report
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a medical-malpractice claim against the Crescent Continuing Care Center Company for failing to timely serve an expert report.
2022 Diversity for Success Seminar on May 13
2022 Diversity for Success Seminar on May 13.
Ogletree Deakins deepens workplace investigation practice, welcomes Letty Aguilar as shareholder in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has welcomed Leticia (Letty) P. Aguilar to its San Antonio office as Shareholder, a press release states.
Boaters claim golf courses' poorly lit bulkhead on Lake Conroe caused crash
HOUSTON — Boaters claim a golf course's poorly lit bulkhead on Lake Conroe caused their boat crash.
Motorcyclist alleges defective rear tire caused his crash into concrete barrier on I-45
HOUSTON — A motorcyclist alleges a defective rear tire caused him to crash into a concrete barrier on Interstate 45 in Houston.
Man claims Academy improperly assembled mountain bike resulting in crash
HOUSTON — A man claims a mountain bike that was improperly assembled by Academy Sport and Outdoors caused his crash and injuries.
Man sues apartment complex owners after elevator drop
HOUSTON — A man is claiming liability against the owners of a Houston apartment complex after an elevator drop caused him to suffer serious injuries.
Jones Day hosts fifth annual Perspectives and Pathways 1L Diversity Conference
Jones Day hosts fifth annual Perspectives and Pathways 1L Diversity Conference.
Harris County Attorney Menefee urges EPA action on ozone measures
HOUSTON — Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a press release states.
Texas SC finds expert report adequate in med-mal over negligent perinatal care
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court reversed an appellate court that found that an expert report in a medical malpractice lawsuit was “legally insufficient.”
Judge receives public reprimand for reportedly shackling attorneys in courtroom
AUSTIN - The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has publicly reprimanded a judge in Harris County for reportedly having two lawyers on two separate occasions escorted to the jury box and shackled.