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Case activity for Trustmark National Bank vs ASH Apparel LLC on March 14
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trustmark National Bank against ASH Apparel LLC on March 14.
The Great Resignation: Legal Issues and Strategies for Navigating the Labor Shortage (Part One) on March 17, 2022
The Great Resignation: Legal Issues and Strategies for Navigating the Labor Shortage (Part One) on March 17, 2022.
Deposition sought in slip & fall against Baybrook Mall
HOUSTON — A hearing on a motion to compel a deposition has been slated in a lawsuit brought by a woman alleging she slipped on a jalapeno and suffered serious injuries while walking through the Baybrook Mall common area.
Houston, Austin and three other Texas cities seek AG approval to sue streamers over franchise fees
AUSTIN – Five more Texas cities have joined the growing list of municipalities seeking to sue Netflix, Hulu, Disney and other streamers over franchise fees.
Couple claims massive apartment complex fire was caused by faulty light fixture in stairwell
HOUSTON — A couple alleges the failure of their apartment complex owners to fix a faulty light fixture caused a fire and the loss of all their possessions.
HVAC company accused of failing to pay former employee $100,000 in commissions
HOUSTON — An HVAC contractor is claiming breach of contract and that he is owed $100,000 in commissions from his former employer.
Harriet Tabb Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Growing Dallas Office
Harriet Tabb Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Growing Dallas Office.
Justices grant Harris County Flood Control District immunity in suit brought by injured tree cutter
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently reversed a ruling denying the Harris County Flood Control District governmental immunity in a lawsuit brought by a man who was injured when a tree he was cutting fell and struck him.
OVP Hospitality summary judgment win affirmed on appeal in suit over hot water injuries
DALLAS - The Fifth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of OVP Hospitality in a lawsuit alleging a man was severely injured by hot water after slipping on a shampoo bottle in the shower and losing consciousness.
Aron Beezley and Erin Illman Recognized by JD Supra in 2022 Readers' Choice Awards
Aron Beezley and Erin Illman Recognized by JD Supra in 2022 Readers' Choice Awards.
Dallas County district judge publicly warned for failing to timely file campaign finance reports
DALLAS - The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has issued a public warning to Judge Gena Slaughter for failing on several occasions to timely file her campaign finance reports.
Lawsuit brought over trucker’s alleged automobile collision
BEAUMONT - An automobile collision lawsuit was recently filed against G.W. Trucking and GW Materials.
UPS sued for sexual harassment, Ferguson Law Firm handling case
BEAUMONT - The United Parcel Service was recently hit with a lawsuit alleging the company created an environment that required a employee who complained of sexual harassment to be in close daily contact with the very supervisor who harassed her.
Parents of woman who was killed in wrong-way intoxication manslaughter crash sue the bars and driver
HOUSTON — Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner partner Brant J. Stogner, attorneys Jennifer O. Stogner, and Soroush Montazari filed a lawsuit on behalf of the representatives for the estate of deceased Diandra Bellamy against CRU Lounge, 2.0 Bar & Grill, Gavanna Nightclub (also known as Club Z), and Jason Cornelius Black, a press release states.
Tenant alleges wrongful eviction during COVID-19 eviction moratorium
HOUSTON — A tenant alleges water leaks in his apartment caused his personal property to be damaged and claims he was wrongfully evicted during the COVID-19 eviction moratorium.
Houston woman alleges physician's failure to diagnose condition led to loss of vision in eye
HOUSTON — A woman alleges a physician's failure to properly diagnose and treat her eye condition led to the loss of vision in one of her eyes.
Investor claims he was fraudulently sold high risk investment by unregistered firm, advisor
HOUSTON — An investor claims he was fraudulently sold a high risk investment in a company under SEC investigation by an unlicensed investment financial advisor.
Suit: Faulty machinery led to metal worker's fatal injuries
HOUSTON — The estate of a metal worker who suffered fatal injuries while working for Gulf-Tex Manufacturing is claiming wrongful death.
Experienced Energy Industry Attorney James Noe Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C., and Houston
Experienced Energy Industry Attorney James Noe Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C., and Houston.
ICYMI - Weekly Roundup March 4, 2021
ICYMI - Weekly Roundup March 4, 2021.