News from 2024
Court activity on June 24: Jpmorgan Chase Bank vs Travis J. Guinn
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jpmorgan Chase Bank and Paula K. Pitter against Travis J. Guinn on June 24: 'M/O Abc'.
Case activity for American Express National Bank vs Bojan Ruzic on June 24
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express National Bank and Kandi Lorraine Gilder against Bojan Ruzic on June 24.
Court activity on June 26: Velocity Investments, LLC vs Melissa Bosley
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Olsen-Zhang, Jessica and Velocity Investments, LLC against Melissa Bosley on June 26: 'Mo Abc'.
Legal experts at UHLC Vail workshop say path to asylum in the U.S. is full of blockades
Legal and immigration experts critiqued the new federal and Texas asylum policies and discussed strategies for winning gender and family-based asylum cases during the 2024 Joseph A. Vail Asylum Law Workshop hosted by the University of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic.
Dog Attack Victim Sues Owner for Negligence in Harris County
Nguyen Le has filed a lawsuit against Victoria Torres Villalobos after being attacked by her unsecured dog while taking out trash on March 29th. The plaintiff seeks damages ranging between $200K-$1M for injuries sustained during the incident.
Auto Mechanic Sues Employer Over Severe Workplace Injury
Marlon Diaz has filed a lawsuit against Complete Auto Center d/b/a Hua Xin Company and Yun Xu individually for severe injuries sustained during a workplace accident in Houston. Alleging negligence on multiple fronts including failure to provide a safe working environment and violating OSHA regulations, Diaz seeks damages exceeding $1 million but capped at $10 million.
Employee Sues Towing Company for Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
James Lee Martin has filed a lawsuit against Tye Smith and 290 Wrecker Service Inc., claiming negligence led to severe injuries during his employment duties in July 2022. Filed in Harris County District Court on June 13, 2024, Martin seeks up to $250,000 for medical expenses and other damages.
Harris County Resident Sues Major Grocery Chain Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Francis Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against Kroger Texas LP alleging severe injuries due to negligence after slipping on an oily substance at their Houston store location. She seeks over one million dollars in damages along with compensation for medical expenses and other related costs.
Local Restaurant Sued Over Alleged Negligence Resulting in Severe Injuries
Isaac and Elsa Segovia have filed a lawsuit against Heights Asian Cafe Inc., claiming severe injuries from broken glass found in their takeout food. The couple seeks $250,000 in damages for physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, among others.
June 18: 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 June 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on June 20
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on June 20 in the suits below:
Tax Partner Ryan Phelps Joins Holland & Knight in Houston
Holland & Knight welcomes Ryan Phelps as a partner in the Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group in Houston.
June 18: 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 June 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Katie Clark Named as Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyer
Thompson Coburn partner Katie Clark was recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers list.
Greenberg Traurig Grows Texas Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice with Addition of James Grogan
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice with the addition of Shareholder James Grogan
Beaumont Pipeline injunction caused millions in damages to Exxon, appeals court says
BEAUMONT – A Texas appeals court has voided a temporary injunction granted by a lower court to Sunoco and other petroleum entities, finding that the injunction was “overbroad” and had caused millions of dollars in damages to Exxon.
June 18: 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 June 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Texas Man Sues Three Companies Over Vehicle Fire Allegedly Caused by Negligence
A Texas man has filed a lawsuit against three companies following a vehicle fire caused by alleged negligent repairs which resulted in severe injuries. Darrell Singleton is seeking over $1 million in damages from Gulf Coast Alignments LLC., Trailer Wheel & Frame Co., and Mateco Truck Equipment LLC., citing multiple safety failures leading up to the incident.
Pregnant Woman Sues Major Pharmacy Chain Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A pregnant woman has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens Co., alleging negligence after slipping on a liquid puddle in one of its stores last year caused her significant injuries. She seeks up to $1 million in damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages among other claims.
Plaintiffs accuse construction companies of negligence leading to ammonia leak damaging stored frozen food
Refrigerated Food Systems Inc., along with Southwest Food Distributors Inc., have filed a lawsuit against multiple companies alleging negligence leading to significant damage from an ammonia leak at a refrigerated warehouse they used for storage.