Negligence Articles

On July 24, 2020, a Harris County woman filed a complaint in the Harris County District Court against Memorial City Mall, LP and Skechers USA, Inc. The woman brought negligence causes of action against both businesses, also alleging gross negligence and strict product liability against Skechers. On October 1, 2018, the woman was shopping at…

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the right of state and local governments to sue Volkswagen over tampering with emissions devices on their vehicles after they were sold. Beginning in 2006, Volkswagen realized that some of its diesel engine vehicles would not be able to meet clean air standards…

On June 23, 2020, a Harris County man filed a complaint in the Harris County District Court against E. Villarreal Enterprises LLC, doing business as Villarreal Drywall. The man brought negligence and gross negligence causes of action against the drywall business. On April 8, 2020, the man was employed by Villarreal Drywall, assigned to do…

On June 17, 2020, a Harris County resident filed a complaint in the Harris County District Court against the Kellogg Company. As a result, the woman brought a negligence cause of action against Kellogg’s. On June 14, 2018, the woman purchased a 15.3 oz box of Honey Smacks cereal manufactured by Kellogg’s. After consuming the…

According to civil lawsuits filed in two different California Courts last week, six former athletes filed suit against U.S.A. Swimming this month, stating the national governing body for the sport failed to protect them from coaches who sexually abused them when they were pre-teens and teenagers. The six women, now in their 40’s and 50’s,…

In 2018, a block party was hosted by Meow Wolf, an arts and entertainment company. A rented bounce house was overturned by the wind and trapped the children of Anita Vargas underneath. While Ms. Vargas has not detailed her children’s injuries, her attorney has said the injuries were “serious enough that we felt we need…

The coronavirus has slowed things down throughout the city and state. However, the advocacy for our clients and our search for justice remain unshaken even throughout the pandemic and stay-at-home orders. The trial lawyers of Abraham Watkins remain busy and committed to bringing justice for our clients’ claims. When you file a lawsuit for serious…

On May 11, 2020, a Harris County resident, and United States Parcel Service Employee (“USPS employee”), filed a complaint in the Harris County District Court against a couple after their dog attacked him. The USPS employee brought a negligence cause of action against the defendants. On February 14, 2020, the USPS employee was delivering a…