Premises Liability Articles

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Man Sues Restaurant After Trip and Fall in Hazardous Parking Lot

On February 8, 2022, a Harris County resident filed a petition to initiate a lawsuit in the Harris County District Court against Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen and Ybarra Franchising Group LLC (hereinafter “Gringo’s”) as a result of injuries he sustained while leaving the restaurant. The man asserts causes of action for premises liability and negligence against…

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Man Sues LA Fitness After Faulty Gym Equipment Causes Injuries

On January 7, 2022, a man (“Man”) filed a complaint against LA Fitness in Harris County District Court after suffering injuries caused by a piece of faulty gym equipment. The Man filed his lawsuit against Fitness International, LLC (hereinafter “LA Fitness”). The Man asserts causes of action for negligence, premises liability, and gross negligence against…

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Family awarded $5 million after Woman dies of Carbon Monoxide

On March 25th, 2019, Clare Castleman a resident of The Palladian at Fairhope apartment complex called maintenance after one of her alarms was activated. The maintenance worker determined that a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector was the cause of the alarm and instead of fixing the alarm or replacing it, all detectors were removed from Ms….

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Exxon Explosion, Baytown, Texas

On December 23, 2021, an explosion occurred at ExxonMobil Oil Refinery in Baytown, Texas. At least three (3) people were transported by air ambulance as officials responded to the “major industrial accident.” The explosion occurred around 1 a.m., where Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident and asked the residents to avoid the area…

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Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries After Impact by Vehicle at Landfill

On December 6, 2021, a Harris County resident (hereinafter “Man”) filed a complaint in the Harris County District Court against Toro Rojo Inc., doing business as Action Trucking (hereinafter “Defendant Toro Rojo”). The Man asserts causes of action for negligence, negligent entrustment, negligent hiring, negligent retention, respondent superior, and premises liability against Defendant Toro Rojo…

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At Least Four Injured in ExxonMobil Explosion in Baytown

On December 23rd, the Harris County Sherriff’s Office responded to reports of a fire at the ExxonMobil oil refinery in Baytown. At least four people were injured, all of whom were taken to hospital. The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. at the facility which houses a chemical plant, olefins, and a 560,500 barrel-per-day oil…

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