News from 2022
Customer alleges recently painted ramp at Houston Cheddar's caused his fall
HOUSTON — A customer alleges a recently painted wheelchair ramp at Houston restaurant caused his fall.
BoyarMiller Named to Houston’s Best Places to Work List for Third Consecutive Year
BoyarMiller has been named for a third time to Houston Business Journal’s list of Best Places to Work in Houston for 2022.
Ferguson obtains TRO to protect site of ExxonMobil railroad fatality
BEAUMONT - A Jefferson County district judge has entered a temporary restraining order to preserve the site of a railroad incident that led to the death of Richard Garza.
Justices vacate order denying United Financial’s motion to abate extra-contractual claims, suit over uninsured motorist benefits
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today vacated a trial court order denying United Financial Casualty's motion to abate extra-contractual claims in a lawsuit brought over uninsured motorist benefits.
Texas, New Mexico and Colorado announce agreement after years of dispute over the Lower Rio Grande River
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has announced a historic agreement with the states of New Mexico and Colorado that, if accepted by a special master and approved by the U.S. Supreme Court, would guarantee that the resources of the Lower Rio Grande River are justly distributed among the states, a press release states.
Holland & Knight Adds Energy M&A and Private Equity Partner Nancy Bostic in Houston
Holland & Knight Adds Energy M&A and Private Equity Partner Nancy Bostic in Houston.
AG Paxton announces plans to enter into $5B opioid settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Texas to receive $276M under proposed deal
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton announced plans to enter into a $5.034 billion multistate settlement with CVS Pharmacy for its alleged role in the nationwide opioid epidemic, with over $276 million designated for Texas, a press release states.
Justices toss suit over exploding vape battery
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals reversed a ruling denying LG Chem and LG America’s special appearances in a lawsuit brought over an exploding vape battery.
Woman claims gap in pavers caused her ankle fracture at Texas Renaissance Fair
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she suffered an ankle fracture after tripping on pavers at the Texas Renaissance Fair.
Golden Nugget Casino faces suit after patron suffers fatal fall in parking garage
HOUSTON — The family of a man who died after a fall from a parking garage at a casino is alleging low railing contributed to his fall.
U.S. Attorney honored with Michael T. Shelby Award
U.S. Attorney honored with Michael T. Shelby Award.
Suit alleging Amazon driver assaulted package recipient slated for trial in February
HOUSTON — A February trial has been slated in a lawsuit brought by a Harris County man claiming an Amazon delivery driver hit him with a wooden stick after he complained about a mixed up delivery.
Landlord, tenant face suit after mail carrier allegedly attacked by dogs
GALVESTON — A home owner and his tenants are facing a negligence claim after a mail carrier was allegedly attacked by dogs on the property.
Suit: Home Depot customer knocked unconscious after fall on spilled liquid
HOUSTON — A Home Depot customer alleges a spilled liquid near the store's exit caused her to fall and be knocked unconscious.
Harris County man alleges injuries after business partner punched him in the face
HOUSTON — A Harris County man alleges his business partner assaulted him by punching him in the face and caused him to suffer bodily injuries.
30th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program on November 2 - 4, 2022
30th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program on November 2 - 4, 2022.
The Houston Business Journal Selects Shook Partner for Leadership Honor
The Houston Business Journal Selects Shook Partner for Leadership Honor.
Legal dispute over Microsoft locking law firm’s files ordered to arbitration
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals has reversed an order granting Microsoft an anti-arbitration injunction in litigation brought by a law firm asserting the company locked its cloud storage account.
Man who sued after falling off roof strikes out on appeal
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of the defendants in litigation brought by a man who sued after falling off a roof.
Suit alleges front tires fell off after vehicle service at Houston Toyota dealer
HOUSTON — A Houston Toyota dealer is facing a negligence suit alleging a vehicle they had just serviced suddenly lost its front tires.