The family of a former manufacturing worker filed a lawsuit, following the worker’s death, against Westlake Chlor-Vinyls Corporation (“Westlake”) alleging negligence, and wrongful death, among other claims. The family seeks monetary relief and compensation against Westlake alleging it is responsible for the death of the…
Over eight million units of The Laundress laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, and other household cleaning products were recalled due to the presence of bacteria. The Consumer Product Safety Commission indicated that testing revealed the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes, and multiple species of…
Holiday traffic started in Houston before Thanksgiving weekend and will not likely let up until after the New Year. With kids out of school more often than not, and busy shoppers running errands all over town, this time of year drivers on the roads are…
People are injured every day. People are injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, construction accidents, work accidents, fires, explosions, pools, and elevators. Many people are even killed in these accidents. For people who are injured or killed, and for their loved ones, it is of…
Each year a high number of Texans are killed or severely injured in traffic collisions involving 18-wheelers. These incidents are often caused by the negligent actions of the truck driver; however, truck drivers are not the only responsible party. In some instances, the trucking company…
What must construction site managers and employers do to protect workers who are engaged in work over or near water? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) addresses this concern in 29 CFR 1926.106, which provides for the following: Although simply stated, these requirements have…
Time and time again, maritime workers place too much trust in their employers after being injured on the job. Many maritime workers make very good wages, so that becomes the priority: get those wages back as fast as possible. In the process, those who get…
Dram Shop Laws are laws that impose civil liability for the overservice of alcohol on bar and restaurant establishments that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. These laws vary from state to state. In the state of Texas, Dram Shop laws hold bars and restaurants…

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