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Former District Manager Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Dollar Tree
Kindra Davis has filed a lawsuit against Dollar Tree Stores alleging racial discrimination following her reassignment to a predominantly African American district in Houston while being replaced by a less qualified Caucasian colleague in her...
Parents Allege Negligence Against Medical Facility After Daughter's Finger Amputation
In a distressing case involving alleged medical negligence leading to severe injury of a minor child, parents have filed suit against an urgent care facility and its staff member in Harris County District Court.
Catherine Pieratt Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Dallas Office
Catherine Pieratt recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Business Department as an Associate in the firm’s Dallas office.
Victor Sanchez (injured tenant) sues TDI Willow Creek Property LLC (property management) over Negligence
Victor Sanchez has taken legal action against TDI Willow Creek Property LLC following an accident at his residence which left him severely injured.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retailer Scrubs & Beyond Following Injury
Guillermo Rodriguez has filed a lawsuit against Scrubs & Beyond for negligence after sustaining injuries from a fall at their premises in September last year.
Oil Worker Alleges Negligence Against Energy Giants Over Workplace Injury
David Esparza has taken legal action against Occidental Petroleum Corporation and Sharp Roustabout & Construction LLC following a severe workplace injury allegedly caused by their negligence at an oil drilling site in West Texas.
Lawyers supporting J&J's $9B talc settlement seek protection from rival firms
HOUSTON - Law firms that want Johnson & Johnson's massive talc bankruptcy plan approved object to the nature of a probe by lawyers who want it rejected, as the fight for votes continues ahead of a key hearing.
Plaintiff alleges USA Volleyball's negligence led to severe injury at tournament
Lisa Barrera is suing USA Volleyball for negligence after sustaining a serious finger injury at one of their tournaments in Houston.
Plaintiff Injured Worker Sues Construction Business for Negligence
Orlin Javier Aguilar Lopez has taken legal action against Santos Cristina Sotero Espinal's business after sustaining severe injuries due to alleged negligence at a construction site.
UH Law Center Vail Conference Speakers say Immigration Lawyers Must Be Ready for Sweeping Changes
The University of Houston Law Center recently hosted the 2025 Joseph A. Vail Immigration Conference, bringing together legal experts, advocates, and educators to address critical issues involving immigration law, enforcement and asylum.
Chancellors for Class of 2025 Recognized
The 2025 cohort of the Texas Law Chancellors Society—a prestigious honor society with a storied history—was introduced and honored on Jan. 23, 2025.
Texas commission recognizes students’ dedication to providing pro bono legal aid
The St. Mary’s University School of Law was honored to be the recipient of the Texas Access to Justice Commission’s 2024 Law School Commitment to Service Award.
Child raped on school bus, but Aldine ISD avoids liability
HOUSTON - A mother who wanted compensation from the Aldine Independent School District for the alleged sexual assault of her child on a school bus has again seen her case thrown out.
Patron Sues Restaurant Over Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Genoveva Garcia Aguirre has taken legal action against Winsanco LLC after slipping on a wet floor at Thai Spice Express in Houston.
Plaintiff alleges ACG Texas Restaurant Chain's Negligence Led To Severe Injuries
Evangelina Arreola has filed a lawsuit against ACG Texas Restaurants following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at an IHOP location in Houston which resulted in significant injuries.
Plaintiff Accuses Former Employer Fresenius Medical Care NA of Racial and Gender Discrimination
Charlotte D. Holliday has taken legal action against Fresenius Medical Care NA citing racial and gender discrimination alongside allegations of a hostile work environment leading to emotional distress.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the End of the Texas State Bar’s Baseless and Politically Motivated Attempt to Punish Election Integrity Efforts
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Texas State Bar has abandoned its long-running attempt to sanction Attorney General Paxton after four years of wasteful politically motivated lawfare.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Restaurant Chain After Fall Incident
Catherine Hinton has filed a lawsuit against CBOCS Texas LLC d/b/a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store following an injury sustained at their Kingwood location due to an alleged hazardous condition on the premises.
Customer Alleges Negligence Against Grocery Chain After Forklift Incident
Rosa Giron has filed a lawsuit against H-E-B's Joe V’s Smart Shop and One Source Cleaning Solutions after sustaining severe injuries from a forklift accident at one of their stores.
Video shows Texas school official sharing ways to bypass Save Women’s Sports Act
A video shows a former Texas local school administrator apparently advising an undercover journalist on how to bypass the Save Women’s Sports Act by having a birth certificate altered before moving to the state.