News from August 2024
Aug. 13: 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. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Texas Lawyer Honors Angeles Garcia Cassin with “On the Rise” Award
Texas Lawyer has selected Sheppard Mullin Labor and Employment partner Angeles Garcia Cassin as an “On the Rise” award winner as part of its Texas Legal Awards 2024 program.
Jennifer Gardner Named to Institute for Energy Law's 7th Leadership Class
Foley & Lardner LLP associate Jennifer Gardner is a member of the Institute for Energy Law’s (IEL) 7th Leadership Class.
Aug. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 13: 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. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
First District appeals court dismisses man's disability discrimination and retaliation suit against former employer
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to throw out the disability discrimination, harassment and retaliation action of a man who claimed he was treated unfairly and later fired by his employer, for taking medical leaves of absence and bereavement leave.
Aug. 13: 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. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 13
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Aug. 13 in the suits below:
Restaurant Sued Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Erica Johnson has filed a lawsuit against The Savoy at Legacy Lane LLC following an injury she sustained from slipping on a wet floor at their Houston location. She seeks over one million dollars in damages for alleged negligence on part of the restaurant management.
Nail Salon Sued Over Alleged Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
A lawsuit has been filed against a nail salon in Texas following an incident where a customer allegedly sustained severe injuries due to negligence. Plaintiff Melinda Hull claims that unsafe conditions at Heavenly Nails led to her falling and suffering significant harm.
Plaintiff accuses Airbnb Inc., Full Spinnaker Investments LLC et al., of Negligence Following Severe Injury
Lila Morris has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb Inc., Full Spinnaker Investments LLC., David Lam and My Le following severe injuries she sustained due to alleged negligence at an Airbnb property in Galveston. She seeks over $1 million in damages for medical expenses and other losses.
Plaintiff sues Apartment Management Company for Negligence
Jamell Tyson has filed a lawsuit against FEMCO Inc., The Finger Companies Inc., and Greenridge Place Ltd., alleging negligence after suffering severe injuries due to a collapsed stair at his apartment complex in Houston.
Former Employee Sues HVAC Company Over Workplace Injury
Robert Martin has filed a lawsuit against Timothy McKee and his companies for negligence after suffering severe injuries while installing light fixtures at a storage unit. The suit seeks compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering among other damages.
Aug. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 12: 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. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 12: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - harris county condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - harris county condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 12: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Politics in the Workplace: Understanding Legal and Practical Implications of Employee Political Activity on August 21, 2024
Silvia Chicas, Aaron Holt, Nandini Sane, and Nicole Su will present “Understanding Legal and Practical Implications of Employee Political Activity” for members of the Houston Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Sheppard Mullin Representing Janus Henderson in Acquisition of Victory Park Capital Advisors
Sheppard Mullin is advising global active asset manager Janus Henderson Group (NYSE: JHG) in its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC (VPC), a global private credit manager with a nearly two decade-long track record of providing customized private credit solutions to both established and emerging businesses.