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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Suit: Tractor trailer brake failure caused tire explosion, covered driver in molten rubber

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A tractor trailer driver alleges defective brakes on the trailer caused a tire to catch fire, explode and resulted in his severe burns. 

Suit: Healthcare worker faced sexual advances, assault by supervisor

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A healthcare worker alleges she faced sexual assault from a supervisor and retaliation for taking medical leave. 

Woman claims father was left with untreated broken hip for weeks at Houston nursing home

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A woman claims her father suffered from a broken hip for two weeks without medical treatment after a fall at a Houston nursing facility.

Painter alleges lack of safety protocols on job site caused his fall

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A painter alleges his fall was the result of poor training, and a lack of safety protocols on the job site. 

Defending the Billion-Dollar Claim: Nine Best Practices for Handling Catastrophic Incidents and Largest Losses on April 26, 2022

By Press release submission |
Defending the Billion-Dollar Claim: Nine Best Practices for Handling Catastrophic Incidents and Largest Losses on April 26, 2022.

Texas AG brings 10th border suit against Biden Administration

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed his 10th border crisis lawsuit against the Biden Administration—and the 26th overall against his lawless administration, a press release states.

Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022, Chambers and Partners

By Press release submission |
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022, Chambers and Partners.

Law firm’s summary judgment win in defamation suit affirmed on appeal

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - The Fifth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of Josephson Dunlap in a defamation lawsuit brought by Aerotek.

Suit alleges intoxicated 18-wheeler driver caused crash the led to woman’s death

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - A recently filed lawsuit is alleging an intoxicated 18-wheeler driver caused an automobile collision that resulted in a woman’s death.

Performer alleges Houston Grand Opera breached contract

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — An opera singer alleges the Houston Grand Opera has failed to allow her to perform per her contract. 

Woman alleges parking curb caused her trip, fall at Houston convenience store

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A woman alleges a concrete parking curb that was not painted in contrast to the parking lot caused her trip and fall.

Worker alleges insect spray made roof slippery, caused his fall

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A roofer who suffered injuries after falling off a slippery roof that had just been sprayed for wasps is claiming the negligence of his employer, their customer and the job site owners. 

Texas AG files deceptive trade practices lawsuit against Vroom

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a deceptive trade practices lawsuit against the online used vehicle dealer Vroom Automotive LLC and Vroom Inc., which also sells cars to Texas consumers under the name Texas Direct Auto.

Lex Machina launches appellate analytics for federal courts

By Staff reports |
Lex Machina adds nearly 400,000 federal courts of appeals cases and has enhanced analytics for district court cases

Suit: Worker at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo falls off unsecured ladder

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A worker at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo who fell off an unsecured truck ladder is claiming negligence. 

Houston business accused of not paying proper wages, earned commissions

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A Houston business is facing a claim it terminated its business development director without paying him proper wages and earned commissions.

$1M suit filed over dog attack

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - A man is alleging in a recently filed lawsuit that two unleashed dogs approached and attacked him while he was working.

Uninsured motorist suit brought against Allstate

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking declaratory relief has been brought against Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Company over a collision with an uninsured driver.

Appellate court affirms city of Houston’s governmental immunity in motorcycle accident case

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling granting the city of Houston’s plea to the jurisdiction in a personal injury case arising from a motorcycle accident.

Dallas office wins two awards in in 2022 law firm campaign for the North Texas Food Bank

By Press release submission |
Dallas office wins two awards in in 2022 law firm campaign for the North Texas Food Bank.