News from September 2024
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Following Severe Injury
A new lawsuit filed in Harris County accuses Home Depot USA Inc.and an individual named Rosie Ruiz of negligence after plaintiff Sheldon James suffered severe injuries from a display peg at one of their stores.James seeks over $250000 in damages for his physical mental emotional and financial suffering.
Texas Resident Sues Dog Owners Over Severe Injuries from Unleashed Dogs
Alex Svetlitski has filed a lawsuit against several individuals and an LLC after sustaining severe injuries from an unleashed dog attack while biking in Texas. The suit seeks up to $250,000 in damages for pain and suffering among other losses.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Whataburger Restaurants LLC after sustaining injuries
Ernestine Holloway has filed a lawsuit against Whataburger Restaurants LLC for alleged negligence leading to her severe injuries at one of their locations in Webster, Texas. She seeks $250,000 in damages for medical expenses and other losses.
Plaintiff Alleges Elevator Repair Company’s Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Angela Gaddis has filed a lawsuit against Elevator Repair Service Inc., claiming severe injuries from an elevator malfunction at Houston City Hall in August 2022 due to alleged negligence by the company. The case seeks over $1 million in damages for medical expenses and other losses.
Worker Sues Employer Over Severe On-the-Job Injuries
Eduardo Ezequiel Flores Garcia has filed a lawsuit against his employer Labatt Food Service in Harris County District Court after suffering severe injuries while working under their supervision. The plaintiff seeks monetary relief between $250K-$1M for various damages including medical expenses and loss of earning capacity.
Alumni News - August 2024
Steve Ellis, JD ’76, was selected as The Boy Scouts of America/Texas Trails Council 2024 Distinguished Citizen.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Amicus Letter with Texas Supreme Court After Dallas City Council Uses Misleading Language To Thwart Popular Ballot Initiative Forcing City to Enforce Laws
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amicus letter with the Texas Supreme Court in opposition to the Dallas City Council, which substantially changed ballot language in an apparent attempt to obscure the meaning of certain initiatives to voters.
The Baylor Public Interest Legal Society (BPILS) hosted the eighth annual Adoption Day celebration at Baylor Law on November 21, 2014
After watching a little boy interact with his new father at Adoption Day the previous year, Lindsey Van Osdell, president of BPILS, says, "It was a perfect example of how special Adoption Day is because these families can match the legal title of father and mother to their already existing roles as daddy and mommy to these children."
Customer Sues Multiple Corporations Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Damon Hines has filed a lawsuit against several corporations including Landmark Industries and ExxonMobil entities for alleged negligence leading to severe injuries after slipping on liquid at a Timewise store in Houston. The suit seeks between $250K-$1M in damages.
Plaintiffs sue Specialty Chemicals Company over Hazardous Gas Exposure Incident
Seven individuals have filed a lawsuit against ALTIVIA Specialty Chemicals LLC after being exposed to hazardous phosgene gas due to an alleged plant malfunction. The plaintiffs are seeking over $10 million in damages for physical injuries and mental suffering caused by this incident.
Patient Sues Prominent Cancer Center Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Sidney Roach has filed a lawsuit against MD Anderson Services Corporation and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center alleging negligence after sustaining injuries from a defective armchair at their facility. The plaintiff seeks between $200K-$1M in damages.
Plaintiff Alleges Retail Giant Negligence Led To Serious Injuries
Fancy Ego Eze has filed a lawsuit against Ross Stores Inc., alleging negligence after an unsecured sneeze guard injured her leg at one of their stores. The suit seeks damages under $75k for medical expenses and other related costs.
Apartment Resident Sues Property Manager Over Dog Attack
Raul Gomez has filed a lawsuit against Pamala J.Hall and two companies managing his apartment complex after being attacked by Hall's dog.The suit seeks up to $1 million for injuries sustained during the incident.
Resident Attacked by Neighbor's Dogs Seeks Damages for Negligence
Margaret Cormier has filed a lawsuit against Eldridge Guillory Sr., alleging negligence after being attacked by his unrestrained dogs earlier this year. The case highlights issues surrounding local animal control laws and seeks both compensatory and exemplary damages.
Employee Sues Local Business Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Sonja Kennedy has filed a lawsuit against Tyvan LLC alleging negligence after sustaining severe injuries due to unsafe conditions at their Houston premises. The case highlights issues around workplace safety and employer responsibilities.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Harris County for Fatal Motorcycle Accident
Amber Anderson and Eric Anderson Jr., individually and on behalf of their late father’s estate, have filed a lawsuit against Harris County for alleged negligence leading to a fatal motorcycle accident involving Eric Anderson Sr. The plaintiffs seek various forms of compensation for their losses while highlighting failures in road maintenance by the county authorities.