News from September 2024
Healthcare Facility Accused of Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Pamela Girdy has filed a lawsuit against Liberty County Hospital District No.1 operating as Misty Willow Healthcare Center alleging gross negligence leading to severe injuries sustained by her brother George Lewis during his stay at their facility since December last year.
Homeowners Sue Utility Companies Over Negligence Leading to Property Damage
In a recent lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court on August 30th, homeowners accuse two utility companies of negligence leading to significant property damage due to unauthorized construction work. The plaintiffs seek compensation exceeding $250k but not more than $1M for each family affected.
Consumer Sues Car Manufacturer Over Alleged Lemon Vehicle Defects
Luis Valdovinos has taken legal action against Kia Motors America over persistent defects in his newly purchased vehicle under California's lemon law provisions.
The case raises important questions about consumer rights regarding recovery costs for service contracts and insurance premiums when dealing with defective products.
Haedo Air Accuses Honda Aircraft Company of Negligence Over Jet Accident
Haedo Air has filed a lawsuit against Honda Aircraft Company following a severe jet accident at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. The complaint alleges significant design flaws in the HondaJet HA-420 aircraft and seeks over $4 million in damages.
Roofing Company Accused of Negligence After Contractor Falls from Ladder
Paul Scott Clarke has filed a lawsuit against Easton Scott Hohensee and .45 Kolt LLC after falling from an allegedly faulty ladder while inspecting storm damage at a property in Bryan, Texas. The incident resulted in severe injuries for which Clarke seeks compensation exceeding $250,000 but not more than $1 million.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Nationwide Stay of Agency Gender-Identity Mandate, Blocking Biden From Forcing Taxpayer-Funded Hospitals to Conduct “Gender Transition” Surgeries
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won a nationwide stay that blocks the Biden Administration from forcing federally-funded healthcare providers to conduct “gender transition” surgeries.
Supreme Court of Texas finds defendant hit with $21.6M judgment is instead entitled to new trial
AUSTIN – A defendant who was hit with a $21.6 million verdict at a one hour-long bench trial has successfully appealed that result to the Supreme Court of Texas, which found proper notice procedures were not followed and thus, the defendant is entitled to a new trial.
UHLC welcomes 300+ new students for the 2024 academic year
More than 300 new J.D. and LL.M. students started their school year at the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) with a series of activities including orientation sessions, welcome celebrations and community service.
Plaintiff claims Mission Police Department jailed and assaulted her intellectually-disabled adult son
MCALLEN – The mother of an intellectually-disabled man claims her son was arrested for suspected theft by members of the Mission Police Department, taken to a local jail and then assaulted by members of the department during his stay and prior to his release.
Meet the Class of 2027
As 282 new law students entered the doors of Townes Hall in August to begin their three-year journeys at Texas Law, they brought with them a sense of optimism and enthusiasm.
University of Houston Law Center celebrates the 10th annual Community Service Days during orientation week
The University of Houston Law Center marked the start of the 2024 Fall semester with its 10th annual Community Service Days.
Judge issues split injunction over Texas law meant to regulate social media site content for minors
AUSTIN – A federal judge has granted an injunction against “monitoring and filtering” provisions of a Texas state law intended to regulate the content of social media, but denied an injunction against each of the law’s other sections, finding they did not unconstitutionally regulate a meaningful amount of constitutionally protected speech or otherwise fail strict scrutiny.
New Law Students Gain Professionalism Insights from Series of Speakers
South Texas College of Law Houston hosted its fall 1L Professionalism Session Friday, culminating with more than 300 students taking the professionalism pledge administered by Interim President and Dean Jeff Rensberger.
Patient Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Facility After Misdiagnosed Stroke
Darryl Brandl has filed a lawsuit against Patients Emergency Room and Hospital along with its staff for alleged negligence leading to a severe stroke due to misdiagnosis. The case highlights critical lapses in medical care standards.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Metropolitan Transit Authority Following Fatal Bus Accident
A family has filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transit Authority following a fatal accident involving one of its buses that resulted in the death of Corey Jefferson on January 1st last year. The plaintiffs seek over one million dollars in damages for alleged negligence and gross negligence by METRO’s driver.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Apartment Complex Over Unsafe Guardrail
Vera Gamboa has filed a lawsuit against AK Ventures Ltd. and HK Capital Management L.P., alleging negligence after she fell from a second-floor balcony due to a faulty guardrail at Ashford Willow Falls apartments in Houston. The suit seeks over $1 million in damages for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Plaintiff Alleges Home Improvement Retailer Negligence After Store Injury
Valerie Clark has filed a lawsuit against Lowe's Companies Inc., claiming negligence after sustaining severe injuries from an unsecured door frame at one of their stores in Humble, Texas. The suit seeks over $1 million in damages for medical expenses and other losses.
Shopper Alleges Negligence Against Dollar General Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Heather Thomas has filed a lawsuit against Dolgencorp of Texas Inc., doing business as Dollar General, following an incident where she slipped and fell in one of their stores in Houston on December 1st last year. The suit seeks between $250K-$1M for alleged negligence resulting in serious injuries.
Louisiana Seaman Sues Texas Offshore Drilling Company Over Workplace Injuries
Peyden Robb has filed a lawsuit against Seadrill Americas Inc., claiming severe injuries sustained while working aboard one of their vessels in March 2024. The suit alleges negligence on part of Seadrill in maintaining safety standards and seeks over $1 million in damages.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Prominent Mall Management Company Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Diana Carolina Garza has filed a lawsuit against Simon Property Group Inc., RCS IWC Holdings LLC., and National Janitorial Solutions LLC., alleging negligence after she sustained severe injuries from slipping on a hazardous substance at Houston Galleria Mall. She seeks monetary relief between $250K-$1M for her damages.