Premises Liability Articles

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Key Aspects of Landowner’s Duty to Ensure Safe Environment

In Texas, landowners and operators have a legal responsibility to provide a safe work environment for individuals on their property, especially if those individuals are employees, contractors, or other visitors engaged in work-related activities. Discussed below are some key aspects of this duty: The concept of “premises liability” means that landowners and operators are responsible…

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Parents Sue Day School After Child Falls Off Playground Equipment

Parents (“Parents”) of B.N., a minor child (“Minor”), filed a lawsuit on the Minor’s behalf, and in their individual capacity as the Minor’s Parents, in Galveston County District Court against Moody Methodist Day School (“Defendant”) under theories of negligence and premises liability. The Parents allege the Minor suffered severe injuries when she fell off of…

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Lawsuit filed after Man Shot Multiple Times at Houston Nightclub

On June 26, 2023, a petition was filed to initiate a lawsuit in the Harris County District Court against multiple defendants related to TABÚ nightclub in Houston, Texas after numerous reported gun-related incidents on the defendants’ premises. The most recent incident took place on June 11, 2023, when victim, Mr. Simeon Harvey, was shot three…

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Lawsuit Filed after Man Shot at Houston Apartment Complex

On May 25, 2023, a petition was filed to initiate a lawsuit in the Harris County District Court against multiple entities, including an owner/operator, associated with The Park at San Marino apartment complex (hereinafter “Defendants”) as a result of gunshot wound injuries sustained by a resident (the “Man”) while inside his apartment home. The lawsuit…

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Louisville, Kentucky Mass Shooting Left Four Dead and Nine Others Injured

On April 10, 2023, a 25-year-old bank employee opened fire in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, and live streamed the attack that left four dead and nine others injured, according to authorities. Out of the nine people injured, three were hospitalized in critical condition. According to the Louisville Metro Police Chief, Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, the gunman was identified…

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Tragedy Strikes Marathon Petroleum Refinery: 1 Employee Dead, 2 Injured in Galveston Bay Fire

Shortly after 9:30 am CST on Monday, May 15, a fire broke out at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Texas City. According to Marathon officials, workers were performing routine maintenance when a pump deal near them failed, resulting in a fire.  Three workers were rushed to the hospital and unfortunately, one succumbed to their injuries. …

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