News from September 2024
Construction Firm Sues Metal Panel Manufacturers Over Defective Products
McKinstry Co., LLC has filed a lawsuit against three manufacturers over allegedly defective metal panels used in a Seattle construction project. The suit seeks over $1 million in damages for investigation costs and legal fees related to ongoing litigation stemming from panel defects.
Local Woman Sues Real Estate Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Alma Ramos has filed a lawsuit against Seven Miles Real Estate LLC for negligence after slipping on a wet floor at their Houston property in November 2022. She seeks up to $1 million in damages for medical expenses and other losses.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Federal Express Corporation after serious collision
Sarai Rodriguez has filed a lawsuit against Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) following a severe car accident involving one of their drivers who allegedly ran a stop sign causing substantial injuries to Rodriguez.
Houston Resident Sues Major Corporation Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Anna Tatavak has filed a lawsuit against Metro National Corporation following an injury she sustained due to hazardous conditions at one of their Houston locations. The complaint details allegations of negligence and premises liability while seeking significant monetary relief for damages incurred.
Customer Sues Fiesta Mart for Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Timotea Osores has filed a lawsuit against Fiesta Mart alleging negligence after sustaining injuries from slipping on a slick substance at one of their stores in Houston. The plaintiff seeks up to $1 million in damages for medical expenses and other related costs.
Belonging at Baylor Law School: Cultural Heritage Propels Advocacy
During his time at Baylor Law School, 1L Román Martínez has quickly learned how his heritage influences his ability to advocate for others.
Federal judge dismisses pre-trial detainee’s policy claims against Harris County and law enforcement
HOUSTON – A federal court has granted the dismissal of claims brought by a pre-trial detainee against Harris County and various law enforcement officers and inmates, where the plaintiff had alleged he was assaulted while in custody and the defendants failed to prevent and intervene in the assault.
Reed Smith celebrates five-year anniversary in Dallas
Reed Smith is pleased to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its Dallas office this summer.
Silver Featured on Academic Minute
Almost everyone agrees that healthcare prices are too high, and that patients too often face nightmare scenarios with opaque billing practices and inexplicable costs.
Texas court dismisses delivery worker’s personal injury claims against Schindler Elevator Corporation
HOUSTON – A federal court has granted the dismissal of claims brought by a package delivery worker against the manufacturer of an elevator whose alleged malfunction caused injuries to the plaintiff more than three years ago.
Quinn Emanuel's Houston Office Celebrates its 10th Anniversary | Published by ALM | Law.com
Our Houston office is celebrating its 10th anniversary!
Deputy who shot and killed troubled man in Greenspoint loses bid for backpay
HOUSTON - A former deputy sheriff waited too long to sue Harris County for shortchanging him on backpay, following the 2018 fatal shooting of a man whose wife had drowned two of their children.
15 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2024 Texas Super Lawyers List
Bradley is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys in the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to the 2024 edition of Texas Super Lawyers.
Two Texas Attorneys Named 2024 Super Lawyers
Stephen P. Pate and A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., were recognized as 2024 Texas Super Lawyers.
First District appeals court affirms decision of Consumer Credit Commissioner to fire examiner
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to concur with the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner’s decision to fire one of its examiners for using a business credit card for personal use, and to reject the plaintiff’s allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
27 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on 2024 Texas Super Lawyers List
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 27 lawyers on the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list.
Seven Reed Smith lawyers in Texas recognized in 2024 Super Lawyers
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that seven lawyers from its Texas offices – Houston and Dallas – have been featured in Super Lawyers’ list of Texas attorneys.
Jake Torres Honored with Dallas Hispanic Bar Association’s Estrella Award
Finance & Bankruptcy attorney JakeTorres received the “Estrella” Award as part of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association’s Noche de Luz Awards program.
2024 Houston Regional Employer Conference on September 26, 2024
Littler partnered with you to weather the pandemic, navigate return to work and address a fundamentally changed workplace.
Group of AGs support Kroger in challenge of FTC tribunal
A coalition of attorneys general are supporting a challenge of the constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission’s administrative proceedings for the Kroger-Albertsons merger.