News from October 2024
Plaintiff alleges hospitality company La Quinta Inn & Suites of negligence leading to injury
Dawn Bordovsky has filed a lawsuit against HBD Hospitality LLC over alleged negligence at one of its La Quinta Inn & Suites locations in Texas after sustaining serious injuries from a slip-and-fall incident earlier this year. She seeks significant monetary compensation for her injuries and related damages while highlighting failures in safety measures at the hotel premises.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Medical Professionals at Texas Children's Hospital Following Son's Death
A mother has filed a lawsuit against Texas Children's Hospital and affiliated doctors alleging negligence leading to her son's death after a routine procedure went awry. The case highlights alleged lapses in medical care including failure to administer antibiotics post-surgery despite clear signs of infection risk.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 18 in the suits below:
Employees Allege Privacy Breach Against Bakery Franchise Over Hidden Camera Incident
Two employees have sued Nothing Bundt Cakes after discovering a hidden camera in their workplace restroom led to severe emotional distress due to management's alleged mishandling of the situation.
Filed in Harris County District Court on October 10th by attorneys from The Buzbee Law Firm, this case highlights serious allegations including negligence and invasion of privacy against the bakery chain.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit assisted the Texarkana Police Department in solving a 2014 homicide, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Cameron Cheatham for the murder of Xavier Rollins.
Oct. 17: 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. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: 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. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: 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. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: 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. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: Harris County Civil Court docket for "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil cases relating to criminal matters" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Paxton sues Biden administration for refusing to verify citizenship status of potentially ineligible voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary and other parties in the Biden administration for refusing to comply with federal law requiring them to assist States in verifying the citizenship status of potentially ineligible people registered to vote.
Oct. 17: 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. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
EEOC settling case against Katy facility over nurse's sleep schedule
HOUSTON - A Katy rehabilitation and assisted living facility appears to have resolved claims it fired a nurse over her sleep disorder.
Oct. 17: 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. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 17: 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. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 17
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 17 in the suits below:
Plaintiff sues restaurant chain over alleged negligence leading to severe injury
Ragean Elia has taken legal action against Morton’s of Chicago/Houston after suffering severe burns allegedly due to their negligence during a visit in November last year. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th by attorney Sean C. Villery-Samuel from Provost Umphrey Law Firm L.L.P., the suit seeks compensatory damages along with punitive measures citing gross negligence by the defendant.
Larry Hall Alleges Negligence Against Former Employer Apache Corporation Following Catastrophic Incident
Larry Hall has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Apache Corporation after suffering severe burn injuries due to alleged negligence at a wellsite operation in Texas. Filed on October 11th in Harris County District Court, the suit seeks over $1 million in damages for medical expenses and ongoing care needs resulting from the incident.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant chain's negligence led to serious injury
An individual has filed a lawsuit against BJ’s Restaurants Inc., claiming negligence after sustaining severe injuries from a fall on their property due to unsafe conditions. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 11th by attorney Bryan Schoeppey from Villarreal & Begum PLLC., the suit seeks over $1 million in damages for alleged premises liability and gross negligence.
Junkyard Visitor Sues Operators Over Hazardous Exposure Incident
Edgar Estuardo Cano Garcia has filed a lawsuit against Edinburgh Logistics Assets LLC and Pick A Part Auto Wrecking after suffering injuries at their Houston junkyard due to freon exposure from a vehicle's air conditioning system. The suit alleges negligence on part of the defendants for unsafe conditions and inadequate emergency response by employees.