News from 2022
Woman who slipped on ice patch during freeze sues Houston restaurant
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped on an ice patch at a restaurant in Houston during the state's winter storm of 2021 is claiming negligence.
Former fitness instructor alleges sexual harassment, gender discrimination
HOUSTON — A former fitness instructor in Katy alleges she faced a toxic work environment due to sexual harassment race and gender discrimination.
Suit: Woman suffers broken leg after fall in Omni Hotel lobby
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she tripped and fell at the Omni Hotel in Houston and suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
Technology Transactions, Software Audits and Data Security: Insight and Best Practices on September 8, 2022
Technology Transactions, Software Audits and Data Security: Insight and Best Practices on September 8, 2022.
Eighteen Jones Day lawyers among Lawdragon's 2022 list of "500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers"
Eighteen Jones Day lawyers among Lawdragon's 2022 list of "500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers".
Justices dismiss suit alleging Houston council member struck man with golf cart
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the First Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Houston that alleged a council member struck a man with a golf cart.
Drill site injury lawsuit brought against Exxon
HOUSTON - A worker is alleging ExxonMobil’s negligence led to his injuries at a drill site earlier this year.
Dallas Associate Derek McKee Selected for LeadershipSBOT Program
Dallas Associate Derek McKee Selected for LeadershipSBOT Program.
Lawsuit alleges 18-wheeler struck golf cart
BEAUMONT - A lawsuit is alleging a truck driver for Peryn Heavy Haul failed to pay attention and smashed into a golf cart, causing serious and permanent injuries to the golf cart operator.
Bowman and Brooke hires 10 for Austin office
AUSTIN — Bowman and Brooke LLP has responded to high client demand by hiring six lawyers, including two first chair trial attorneys and four additional attorneys, as well as four legal professionals, a press release states.
Jones Day's Tim Silvester chosen for Leadership Houston Class of 2023
Jones Day's Tim Silvester chosen for Leadership Houston Class of 2023.
Service Transport Company’s summary judgment win affirmed on appeal in suit alleging gross negligence
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals has affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of Service Transport Company in a lawsuit brought after a truck driver fell off the top of his tanker and died.
Restaurant patron claims chair suddenly collapsed, caused her to hit tile floor
HOUSTON — A restaurant patron who suffered injuries when the chair at her table suddenly collapsed is claiming negligence.
Suit: Target employee allegedly hits customer with motorized cart hauler
HOUSTON — A Target customer who was allegedly struck by a motorized cart hauler at one of its stores in Houston is claiming negligence.
Locke Lord's Elizabeth Mack Named Women in Business Honoree by Dallas Business Journal
Locke Lord's Elizabeth Mack Named Women in Business Honoree by Dallas Business Journal.
Justices allow plaintiff to amend wrongful death suit against Harris County
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today reversed a ruling dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit against Harris County, permitting the plaintiff to amend the complaint.
Federal judge issues injunction against Biden Administration’s oil and gas leasing moratorium on public lands
AUSTIN - A federal judge in Louisiana sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton and a dozen other plaintiff states in a Louisiana-led lawsuit, issuing a permanent injunction against the Biden Administration’s illegal moratorium on oil and gas leasing on federal public lands and offshore waters.
Couple alleges RV they purchased had mold damage, other defects
GALVESTON — A couple allege they were sold a defective RV by a dealer in League City that included mold damage and a defective battery.
Worker alleges faulty property gate at job site fell on top of him
HOUSTON — A general laborer alleges a faulty gate at a job site fell on top of him and caused him to suffer serious injuries.
Clark Hill Adds James Stafford III to Healthcare Practice
Clark Hill Adds James Stafford III to Healthcare Practice.