News from October 2024
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 22
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 22 in the suits below:
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Transport Service After Injury Incident
Willie Haywood has filed a lawsuit against Scubby Transportation Services following an incident where he sustained severe injuries due to alleged negligence by the transport company.
Plaintiff sues multiple energy service companies over alleged negligence leading to workplace injury
An Oklahoma worker has filed a lawsuit against three major energy service companies after sustaining severe injuries due to alleged negligence at a rig site in Midland, Texas.
Texas Shopper Sues Grocery Chain Fiesta Mart Over Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Jody Wortham has taken legal action against Fiesta Mart after sustaining injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at one of their Houston locations in December 2022.
Houston Shopper Sues Grocery Giant Over Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Houston woman has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods Market Services after suffering injuries from slipping on pooled water at one of their stores due to alleged negligence.
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pa. startup grows mushroom-based coffins with support from Penn State Law clinics
When his wife, Kat Mackenzie, suffered a massive stroke, Max Justice — a cybersecurity doctoral student at the time — began researching ways to support her recovery. He discovered research by Paul Stamets, a renowned U.S. mycologist, on the numerous health benefits associated with mushrooms.
Temple Law Clinic Students Win Appeal with Precedential Opinion from Third Circuit
Student-advocates in Temple Law’s Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic have won an appeal in prisoners’ rights litigation before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Don Arrington, Cara Costanzo, Jen Hance, and Stephanie Terinoni – now graduates in the Class of 2024.
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Legally blind teacher not qualified for job, judge says in discrimination case
GALVESTON - A legally blind teacher is appealing her loss in a lawsuit against the Galveston Independent School District, which allegedly reneged on hiring her rather than accommodate her disability.
Vice Admiral (Ret.) U.S. Navy JAG Shares Leadership Advice at Agosto Center Lecture
During the third annual Agosto Center Lecture Tuesday at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nanette “Nan” DeRenzi, vice admiral (ret.) U.S. Navy JAG, presented “Keep Moving Forward: Awareness, Access, and Attitude.”
Baylor Law Students Advocate for Domestic Violence Awareness
In a united effort to raise awareness for domestic violence victims, Baylor Law students participated in Go Purple Day – a national event aimed at visually supporting those affected by domestic violence.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Criminal Referral to DOJ Concerning Widespread Suspect Political Donations Made Through ActBlue’s Fundraising Platform
Attorney General Ken Paxton made a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) detailing the results of an investigation that revealed how suspicious actors seemingly use ActBlue’s political fundraising platform to make illegal straw donations.