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SOUTHEAST TEXAS RECORD

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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Omni answers $1M suit alleging man fell into koi fish pond

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON — Omni Houston Hotel at Westside recently answered a lawsuit brought by a man who claims he fell into the koi fish pond located in the lobby due to the hotel's failure to have adequate lighting, barriers or warnings in the area.

Four more Texas cities seek AG approval to sue Netflix and other streamers over franchise fees

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – The list of municipalities seeking to sue Netflix, Hulu, Disney and other streamers over franchise fees continues to grow.

Worker alleges improperly installed saw blade caused his finger to be severed, seeks more than $1M in damages

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A worker at an industrial site in Houston is alleging an improperly installed saw blade caused him to sever his finger.

Homeowner alleges pool contractor failed to install paid for upgrades

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A homeowner alleges her pool contractor failed to install upgrades she already paid for and failed to complete the job in a timely manner. 

Woman trips on mat at Family Dollar, sues

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A woman claims she tripped on a mat at Family Dollar Store in Galena Park and suffered injuries. 

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee wins court order temporarily banning enforcement of part of Texas voting law

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON — On Friday, a federal court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction in Longoria v. Paxton, a lawsuit in which Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other officials over the provision in Texas’s new voting law (SB1) that make it a crime for public officials or election officials to solicit people to apply to vote by mail, a press release states.

Group argues Cali municipalities targeting Texas businesses with climate change litigation

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - While California municipalities bringing climate change lawsuits argue Texas courts lack jurisdiction over litigation brought by ExxonMobil, one group is arguing that their suits are “actually part of a coordinated, nationwide campaign targeting Texas businesses.”

OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on February 15, 2022

By Press release submission |
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on February 15, 2022.

Steptoe & Johnson Names Monté L. Williams Managing Member of its Woodlands Office

By Press release submission |
Steptoe & Johnson Names Monté L. Williams Managing Member of its Woodlands Office.

Dykema opens Houston office with addition of business litigation attorneys

By Staff reports |
The Opening marks firm’s fifth office in the state of Texas.

Texas AG sues Facebook for allegedly using unauthorized biometric data

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has sued Facebook (now known as Meta) for capturing and using the biometric data of millions of Texans without properly obtaining their informed consent to do so, in violation of Texas law, a press release states.

Patient alleges dentist improperly placed implants

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A patient alleges her dentist improperly placed her implants which caused her to require additional procedures. 

Contractor refuses to return extra payment made by customer's bank in error, suit claims

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A man alleges a contractor refuses to return a double payment his bank made by mistake, a recently filed lawsuit alleges.  

Woman sues Marriott Marquis after tripping on duct taped cords at exhibit hall

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she suffered injuries after tripping over an electrical box and duct taped extension cords during an exhibit at the Houston Marriott Marquis. 

Man struck by vehicle while fixing tire on side of highway sues for $1M plus

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A man who was struck by a vehicle while on the shoulder of a highway after a tire blowout is claiming negligence. 

Ferguson Law partners Cody Dishon and Jane Leger win life-changing settlement for injured worker

By Staff reports |
Partners Cody A. Dishon and Jane S. Leger of the Ferguson Law Firm recently won a life-changing, seven-figure settlement for a worker involved in a workplace industrial accident, a press release states.

Abated: Astros’ appeal seeking to dismiss claims brought by season ticketholders over sign stealing scandal

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - A legal dispute between the Houston Astros and season ticketholders has been put on hold, as the 14th Court of Appeals issued an order yesterday abating the ballclub’s appeal.

Tom Forbes Co-Authors First Exam in U.S. to Certify Specialists in Legislative and Campaign Law

By Press release submission |
Tom Forbes Co-Authors First Exam in U.S. to Certify Specialists in Legislative and Campaign Law.

Texas school districts request AG approval to sue over Hurricane Hanna damages

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - Last month, two Texas school districts requested approval from the Office of the Attorney General to pursue litigation to recover “insured but unpaid property damages” caused by Hurricane Hanna.

AG Paxton investigates GoFundMe for shutting down fundraiser for Canadian Trucker’s Freedom Convoy

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to GoFundMe Inc. to investigate potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), a press release states.