News from August 2024
Employee Injured at Well Site Sues Drilling Technology Company for Negligence
Noe Elizondo has filed a lawsuit against CanRig Drilling Technologies after suffering severe injuries due to alleged negligence at a well site managed by CanRig employees in Harris County earlier this year.
Baseball Player Sues Local League Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
Tavares Turner Jr., an avid baseball player from Houston, has filed a lawsuit against several parties including Houston Baseball Association LLC for negligence leading to severe injuries during a game last year. The case seeks compensation for medical expenses exceeding $65k and lost wages.
Louisiana Seaman Sues Texas-Based Energy Company Over Severe Injuries
A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against a Texas-based energy company for severe injuries sustained while working offshore. The suit alleges negligence on part of Genesis Energy leading to life-altering consequences for Tucker Johnson.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Apartment Complex Owners Over Gas Grill Explosion
A tenant is suing an apartment complex owner for negligence after a gas grill explosion caused severe burns on her body. The lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages for various injuries sustained during the incident.
Local Retail Store Sued Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A Harris County woman is suing Trudy’s Hallmark Shop after sustaining severe injuries from a falling glass shelf while shopping. The plaintiff alleges negligence on part of the store for failing to maintain safe premises and seeks up to $1 million in damages.
Aug. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - state of texas condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - state of texas condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
First District appeals court affirms dispute between employee and petroleum company belonged in arbitration
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to refer to arbitration a dispute between a woman who alleged her employer violated settlement terms when it targeted her with adverse employment actions, after it investigated her sexual assault claim, and the company itself.
Aug. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into Reports that Organizations May Be Illegally Registering Noncitizens to Vote
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into reports that organizations operating in Texas may be unlawfully registering noncitizens to vote in violation of state and federal law.
Dallas-based S2 Capital and CEO Scott Everett file defamation lawsuit against alleged fraudster Jakub Kostecki
Dallas-based real estate investment firm S2 Capital has taken legal action against an individual the company claims defamed the firm and its founder and CEO Scott Everett.
Fourteenth Court of Appeals dismisses wrongful death suit from daughters of man struck by police car
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has reversed the denial of summary judgment to the City of Houston and, on jurisdictional grounds, instead dismissed a case brought by plaintiffs whose father was struck and killed by a Houston police officer while crossing the street, in the vicinity of a nearby police action.
Tax Law: Before the Sunset on September 1-2, 2024
Tax attorneys Brock Whalen and Joshua Odintz will be participating in virtual presentations during the Tax Law Section of the State Bar of Texas' 42nd Annual Course on Tax Law.
Texas judge rejects Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-compete agreements, other courts split on opinions
DALLAS – Just two weeks before a Federal Trade Commission ban on non-compete agreements is scheduled to go into effect, a federal judge in Texas ruled the FTC overstepped its power when it announced the ban.
Plaintiff Alleges Neglect Against Senior Living Facility Resulting in Severe Injuries
John Young has filed a lawsuit against Morningstar Assisted Living and Memory Care River Oaks alleging severe neglect resulting in significant harm to his wife Sally Young. Filed on August 12th in Harris County District Court, the complaint details instances of inadequate care leading to serious injuries including a fractured arm and acute kidney injury.
Customer Sues Liquor Store Owner Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Melanie Bryant has filed a lawsuit against Z&C TXPLUS Corporation following an injury sustained at Jim’s Liquor Store in Houston. The suit alleges negligence on part of the store owner for failing to address a hazardous condition on their premises.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Investigation Division Executes Search Warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties in Ongoing Election Integrity Investigation
On August 20, 2024, Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Election Integrity Unit executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties as part of an ongoing election integrity investigation.
Texas Lawyer Names Associate with On the Rise Award
The Texas Lawyer has awarded Shook Associate Lakshmi Achari as an On the Rise winner of the 2024 Texas Legal Awards.