News from 2022
Suit: Tractor trailer brake failure caused tire explosion, covered driver in molten rubber
HOUSTON — A tractor trailer driver alleges defective brakes on the trailer caused a tire to catch fire, explode and resulted in his severe burns.
Suit: Healthcare worker faced sexual advances, assault by supervisor
HOUSTON — A healthcare worker alleges she faced sexual assault from a supervisor and retaliation for taking medical leave.
Woman claims father was left with untreated broken hip for weeks at Houston nursing home
HOUSTON — A woman claims her father suffered from a broken hip for two weeks without medical treatment after a fall at a Houston nursing facility.
Painter alleges lack of safety protocols on job site caused his fall
HOUSTON — A painter alleges his fall was the result of poor training, and a lack of safety protocols on the job site.
Defending the Billion-Dollar Claim: Nine Best Practices for Handling Catastrophic Incidents and Largest Losses on April 26, 2022
Defending the Billion-Dollar Claim: Nine Best Practices for Handling Catastrophic Incidents and Largest Losses on April 26, 2022.
Texas AG brings 10th border suit against Biden Administration
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed his 10th border crisis lawsuit against the Biden Administration—and the 26th overall against his lawless administration, a press release states.
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022, Chambers and Partners
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022, Chambers and Partners.
Law firm’s summary judgment win in defamation suit affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - The Fifth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of Josephson Dunlap in a defamation lawsuit brought by Aerotek.
Suit alleges intoxicated 18-wheeler driver caused crash the led to woman’s death
HOUSTON - A recently filed lawsuit is alleging an intoxicated 18-wheeler driver caused an automobile collision that resulted in a woman’s death.
Performer alleges Houston Grand Opera breached contract
HOUSTON — An opera singer alleges the Houston Grand Opera has failed to allow her to perform per her contract.
Woman alleges parking curb caused her trip, fall at Houston convenience store
HOUSTON — A woman alleges a concrete parking curb that was not painted in contrast to the parking lot caused her trip and fall.
Worker alleges insect spray made roof slippery, caused his fall
HOUSTON — A roofer who suffered injuries after falling off a slippery roof that had just been sprayed for wasps is claiming the negligence of his employer, their customer and the job site owners.
Texas AG files deceptive trade practices lawsuit against Vroom
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a deceptive trade practices lawsuit against the online used vehicle dealer Vroom Automotive LLC and Vroom Inc., which also sells cars to Texas consumers under the name Texas Direct Auto.
Lex Machina launches appellate analytics for federal courts
Lex Machina adds nearly 400,000 federal courts of appeals cases and has enhanced analytics for district court cases
Suit: Worker at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo falls off unsecured ladder
HOUSTON — A worker at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo who fell off an unsecured truck ladder is claiming negligence.
Houston business accused of not paying proper wages, earned commissions
HOUSTON — A Houston business is facing a claim it terminated its business development director without paying him proper wages and earned commissions.
$1M suit filed over dog attack
HOUSTON - A man is alleging in a recently filed lawsuit that two unleashed dogs approached and attacked him while he was working.
Uninsured motorist suit brought against Allstate
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking declaratory relief has been brought against Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Company over a collision with an uninsured driver.
Appellate court affirms city of Houston’s governmental immunity in motorcycle accident case
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling granting the city of Houston’s plea to the jurisdiction in a personal injury case arising from a motorcycle accident.
The Reed Smith SALT Room: Texas tax updates – a discussion with the Comptroller’s Office on April 20, 2022
The Reed Smith SALT Room: Texas tax updates – a discussion with the Comptroller’s Office on April 20, 2022.