News from October 2024
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Northwest Drive Train
Matthew Wright has filed a lawsuit against Northwest Drive Train citing racial discrimination and religious harassment leading to his constructive discharge. The case details how workplace hostility allegedly forced him out after enduring unwarranted scrutiny and privacy invasion by supervisors Jeremy Scott and Geary Palmer.
Reed Smith named a finalist for five Financial Times Innovation Awards
The Financial Times (FT) has nominated Reed Smith for five North American Innovative Lawyer Awards 2024, including, for the second year in a row, Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year.
Oct. 16: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - motor vehicle" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 16: 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 Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 16: 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 Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 16: 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 Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 16: 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 Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 16: 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 Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 16: 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 Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 16: 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 Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 16: 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 Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feds face wrongful death claim after failing to report illegal entries of mass shooter
AUSTIN - A failure of border policy is to blame for an April 2023 mass shooting in a Southeast Texas city, lawyers hoping to force the federal government to pay up say.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 16
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 16 in the suits below:
Oct. 16: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - other product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - other product liability" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Peter Chassman named Texas Lawyer’s IP Attorney of the Year
Reed Smith announced that Peter Chassman, partner and chair of the firmwide Intellectual Property Group, was selected as Texas Lawyer’s IP Attorney of the Year at the annual Texas Legal Awards.
Plaintiff Accuses Multinational Corporation Tenaris Bay City Inc. of Discrimination
A former employee has taken legal action against Tenaris Bay City Inc., alleging discrimination based on disability and national origin following an injury-related request for accommodation. Filed in Harris County District Court by Axel Santana on October 11th, the suit seeks significant damages and reinstatement while highlighting alleged preferential treatment given to non-Puerto Rican colleagues.
Plaintiff alleges City of Houston and United Airlines negligent in airport slip-and-fall
Stephen Kuhn has taken legal action against the City of Houston and United Airlines following an accident at Bush Intercontinental Airport where he suffered significant injuries due to alleged negligence. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th, this case highlights claims of inadequate maintenance leading to unsafe conditions without proper warnings for invitees like him.
Plaintiff Injured Visitor Accuses Property Owner Bluescape Altera NWP LLC of Negligence
Beverly Santee has filed a lawsuit against Bluescape Altera NWP LLC following a slip-and-fall incident at their property in Houston. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th by attorney Sofia E. Bruera from Bruera Law Firm PLLC., Santee seeks damages between $250K-$1M citing negligence and premises liability.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant's negligence led to serious injury
Zitlalli Ibarra Ochoa has taken legal action against Target Corporation following a slip-and-fall incident at their Houston location in September last year. The lawsuit claims negligence on part of the retailer for failing to maintain safe premises leading to severe injuries for which she seeks over $1 million in damages.
Fallon Miles Accuses Grocery Chain Fiesta Mart of Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
In a recent lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court, Fallon Miles claims negligence against Fiesta Mart after suffering injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at their Houston location. Represented by attorney Donald G. DeSimone, she seeks damages under $250,000 for alleged unsafe conditions maintained by the grocery chain.