News from 2024
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 11
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Sept. 11 in the suits below:
Fifth Circuit affirms lower federal court ruling on Department of Labor’s authority on “White Collar Exemption”
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld a Texas federal court’s ruling to grant summary judgment to the U.S. Department of Labor, in response to litigation which had challenged the Department’s authority to define the so-called “White Collar Exemption” in the Fair Labor Standards Act to include a minimum-salary requirement.
Sept. 11: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Houston Resident Sues Multiple Companies Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Jose Noe Cruz Iglesias has filed a lawsuit against several companies after suffering injuries from slipping on water at a Shell station in Channelview, Texas. The plaintiff is seeking up to $1 million in damages for alleged negligence.
Houston Resident Sues Waste Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Tan T. Vang has filed a lawsuit against Consolidated Waste LLC and its employee Jarish Davis for negligence after an improperly secured grease trap led to severe injuries for Vang at Boba Chick restaurant in Houston last year.
Local Woman Sues Prominent Hospitality Companies Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Tiffany Lillie has filed a lawsuit against Landry’s G.P., Inc. and Fertitta Hospitality, LLC following a slip-and-fall incident at one of their restaurants in Houston last year. She is seeking up to $1 million in damages for negligence-related injuries sustained during the incident.
Customer Sues Grocery Store Chain Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Rhonda Silvas has filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Co., Kroger Texas L.P., and Daniel G. Kamin Spring LLC following a slip-and-fall incident at a Kroger parking lot in Spring, Texas. She seeks over $1 million for alleged negligence related to improper maintenance leading to her injuries.
Houston Resident Sues Wingstop Franchise Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Wilbert Mosley has filed a lawsuit against Wingstop operators following a slip-and-fall accident at one of their locations in Cypress. The suit alleges negligence on part of Wingstop for failing to maintain safe premises which led to severe injuries for Mosley.
Sept. 11: 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 Sept. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Stan Perry named ‘Champion of the Year’ by Human Trafficking Legal Center
Reed Smith announced that partner Stan Perry, the firm’s global director of pro bono and community service, will receive the Champion of the Year Award from the Human Trafficking Legal Center (HTLC).
Attorney General Ken Paxton Helps Defeat City of Dallas’s Attempt to Mislead Voters and Undermine Citizen-Led Public Safety Charter Amendments
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against the City of Dallas’s attempt to unlawfully mislead voters regarding proposed city charter amendments.
Fireside Chat with Eric Werner on September 19, 2024
Securities Enforcement Defense Team Chair Jessica Magee will participate in The University of Texas School of Law's (UT Law CLE) 10th Annual Government Enforcement Institute in Dallas.
Sept. 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - other product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - other product liability" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 10: 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 Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Galveston County wants to be dismissed from man’s suit alleging an unlawful traffic stop and arrest
GALVESTON – Galveston County is looking to dismiss litigation from a Dickinson man which alleged two of its sheriff’s deputies stopped him without a factual basis for doing so, unlawfully searched and then arrested him.