News from 2022
Bradley adds associate Whitney Wester to Houston office
HOUSTON – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has announced that Whitney Wester has joined the firm’s Houston office as an associate in the Litigation and Construction practice groups, a press release states.
Cuneyt A. Akay and Michael X. Marinelli to Present at Texas General Counsel Forum
aCuneyt A. Akay and Michael X. Marinelli to Present at Texas General Counsel Forum.
Locke Lord's Akilah Craig Named Outstanding Young Lawyer by National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division
Locke Lord's Akilah Craig Named Outstanding Young Lawyer by National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division.
Worker cleaning chemical storage tank alleges lack of proper equipment caused injuries
GALVESTON — A worker cleaning a chemical storage tank alleges lack of proper equipment caused his injuries.
Houston demolition company allegedly defaulted on $100,000 loan
HOUSTON — A Houston demolition company is facing a breach of contract claim after allegedly defaulting on a more than $100,000 loan.
Overturning Roe v. Wade - Navigating Employer Challenges After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision on August 4, 2022
Overturning Roe v. Wade - Navigating Employer Challenges After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision on August 4, 2022.
Justices affirm ruling denying med-mal dismissal, cite COVID-19 extension for expert report
HOUSTON - A trial court did not abuse its discretion by extending the deadline to file an expert report in a medical practice lawsuit, according to an opinion issued by the 14th Court of Appeals yesterday.
Attorney claims client never paid for legal representation in divorce case
GALVESTON — An attorney in Friendswood has filed a breach of contract claim against a former client who failed to pay him nearly $5,000 for representation in a divorce case.
Woman sues Schlotzsky's after tripping over rolled-up poster at Galveston store
GALVESTON — A woman alleges she tripped over a rolled-up decal poster at a store in Galveston and suffered serious injuries.
Katherine Franco and Krystal Studavent Ramsey Are Honored by Texas Lawyer Magazine as 2022 Texas Legal Award Recipients
Katherine Franco and Krystal Studavent Ramsey Are Honored by Texas Lawyer Magazine as 2022 Texas Legal Award Recipients.
Justices erase attorney’s fees award in condemnation case over I-10 billboard
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently reversed an award of attorney’s fees and expenses to SignAd in a condemnation case brought against the company.
Texas AG announces formation of nationwide anti-robocall litigation task force
AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton today announced that the State of Texas is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force with 49 other states to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into the U.S., a press release states.
Contractor worker injured in wellhead explosion at Oxy Energy site, suit claims
HOUSTON — A contractor injured in a wellhead explosion at Oxy Energy's job site in Reeves County is claiming negligence.
TSA agent alleges United Airlines employee ran over her foot with motorized cart, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A TSA employee alleges a United Airlines employee ran over her foot with a motorized cart at George Bush Intercontinental.
Contract worker at HCA Houston alleges hospital employee caused her injuries
HOUSTON — A neuromonitor working at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress alleges a hospital employee's negligence caused her serious injuries. J
Suit: Woman suffers burns on hand, arm at restaurant
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she suffered burns on her hand and arm at a restaurant in Harris County.
Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department Welcomes Jeffrey D. Chi as Counsel
Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department Welcomes Jeffrey D. Chi as Counsel.
Texas appellate court tosses auto injury claim against city of Houston
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently dismissed a personal injury claim against the city of Houston.
Construction worker claims pipes left on ground caused his fall, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A construction worker who slipped on pipes that were left on the ground and suffered serious injuries is claiming negligence.
Former Hometown Bank VP alleges race, age discrimination
GALVESTON — A former bank senior vice president alleges she was fired because of her race and age. Angela F.