News from September 2024
Fourteenth Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of claims against engineering firms, connected to rail yard contamination
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has affirmed the dismissal without prejudice of claims lodged against two professional engineering firms, stemming from environmental contamination at the Union Pacific Englewood Rail Yard near residential neighborhoods in Houston.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Milestone as NCP Choices Program Surpasses $1 Billion in Child Support Collections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that an OAG Child Support program designed to support career development for noncustodial parents known as the NCP Choices Program has surpassed the $1 billion mark in child support collections from program participants.
12 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2024
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that 12 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.
Forty-Two Holland & Knight Texas Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has named 42 attorneys in Holland & Knight's Texas offices "Super Lawyers" for 2024.
Trampoline injury case has one defendant in arbitration, others in court
HOUSTON - Part of a case of a young girl hurt at a Beaumont trampoline park must proceed in arbitration, an appeals court has ruled, despite the girl not signing away her right to sue in open court.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Settlement in First-of-its-Kind Healthcare Generative AI Investigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a first-of-its-kind settlement with a Dallas-based artificial intelligence healthcare technology company called Pieces Technologies.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Lori Oliphant Inducted into American College of Employee Benefits Counsel
Steptoe & Johnson’s Lori Oliphant was inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel (ACEBC) on September 14, 2024 at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Cybersecurity Conference on September 24, 2024
Data privacy attorney Shardul Desai will participate in a Cybersecurity Conference hosted by the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Private Directors Association.
Paxton appeals dismissal of challenge to Bexar voter registration mailout program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently filed a notice of appeal to continue a lawsuit challenging a Bexar County program that unlawfully mailed thousands of unsolicited voter registration applications to unverified recipients.
Houston Man Sues Truck Driver And Employers For Over $1 Million After Collision
Carlos Quintanilla Jr., a Houston resident has filed a lawsuit seeking over $1 million after being injured in a traffic collision involving an 18-wheeler operated by Jason Brown working for CR Transport Inc., while carrying goods for Lyondell Chemical Company.
Texas Resident Sues Three Corporations Over Serious Injury at Refinery
Apolinar Alvarado has filed a lawsuit against Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Ohmstede Ltd., and Ohmstede Industrial Services Inc., alleging negligence after being severely injured at a Pasadena refinery in August 2023. The case seeks over $1 million in damages for various injuries sustained during the incident.
Visitor Sues Holiday Attraction Owners Over Dangerous Conditions Leading to Severe Injury
Lavanya Acharya has filed a lawsuit against Magical Winter Lights LLC and Chambers County Logistics Terminal LP after sustaining severe injuries at their holiday light show attraction in Baytown, Texas. She seeks over $1 million for medical expenses, pain and suffering caused by alleged negligence on part of the owners.
Warehouse Worker Sues Property Owner Over Unsafe Conditions Leading to Injury
A warehouse worker has filed a lawsuit against North Fairbanks Owner LP following an injury caused by unsafe conditions at their Houston facility. The plaintiff seeks up to $250,000 in damages for medical expenses and other losses due to alleged negligence.
Tenant Sues Apartment Complex Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
Gracie Baker has filed a lawsuit against Summit Aspen Park Apartments Ltd., claiming severe negligence after a faulty laundry room door injured her. The suit seeks over $1 million in damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering among other claims.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Advisory Cautioning Against Risks of Unsolicited Voter Registration Applications
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an advisory explaining the legal limitations and potential issues regarding unsolicited voter registration applications mailed by an array of entities across the state.
Southwest Airlines among defendants named in recently filed Harris County lawsuits
Recently filed lawsuits in Harris County, Texas courts include a negligence case against Southwest Airlines and a breach of contract/tortious interference case between law firms once hired by the same client.
Patient Alleges Negligence Against Multiple Healthcare Providers Following Discharge Incident
Linda Greb has filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers alleging negligence after an incident where she was dropped while being wheeled out following a knee procedure at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake resulted in severe injuries.
Houston Resident Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A Houston resident has filed a lawsuit against Madison Park Borrower LLC and Tarantino Properties Inc., alleging negligence after sustaining severe injuries from a patio collapse at an apartment complex they manage. The plaintiff seeks compensation ranging from $250,000 to $1 million.
Customer Sues The Neiman Marcus Group LLC Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Injury
Tracy Miles Richardson has filed a lawsuit against The Neiman Marcus Group LLC following an incident where she was injured by a collapsing double rack at one of their stores in Houston on June 8th last year.
Houston Woman Sues Pawn Shops Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Veronica Sanchez has filed a lawsuit against Pawn TX Inc., and FirstCash Inc., alleging negligence after she tripped over an unrepaired door frame at one of their locations in Houston last year. She seeks up to $1 million in damages for her injuries.