Sánchez Building’s Main Lobby Named After Longtime COE Champions Ginni and Richard Mithoff
“I am thrilled that the Sánchez Building’s main lobby will now be dedicated to Ginni and Richard, reflecting their unwavering commitment to public education,” said College of Education Dean Charles Martinez. “Their philanthropy has positively impacted and will continue to make a difference for generations of children and those in need.”
Amazon May Still Face Louisiana Claims Over Battery Charger Fire
A Louisiana federal judge has ruled that Amazon may still face some claims under the Louisiana Products Liability Act related to a fire caused by a defective battery charger sold through its platform. Although certain claims were dismissed, the court found that Amazon’s role in storing, labeling, and shipping the product could make it liable for injuries. The case explores Amazon’s potential responsibility for third-party sellers’ defective products.
Football Helmet Manufacturer Sued for Teen’s Traumatic Brain Injury
The parents of a 16-year-old Houston high school football player has sued Riddell Sports Group for negligence for failing to design a football helmet that would protect the teen in a game.
To learn more about the rulings and pleadings, see below:
Court and Federal Agency Rule Amazon Responsible for Defective Products Sold on Its Website
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined in a landmark case that because Amazon is a distributor for items sold on its website, it is responsible for products that are defective or dangerous. This significant decision comes on the heels of a successful ruling by the Louisiana Supreme Court in a death case brought by Houston lawyers Richard Mithoff and Janie Jordan, who sued Amazon and said the company was responsible under the Louisiana Product Liability Act for selling dangerous products. To learn more about the rulings and pleadings, see below:
Texas Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates Honors Houston Attorney Richard Mithoff
The Texas chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates named Houston lawyer Richard Mithoff as its 2023 recipient of the Paul Stallings Civility and Ethics Award, recognizing Mithoff’s commitment to professionalism during his five decades legal career.
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital Celebrates Finished Major ER Renovations
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital leadership and supporters recently celebrated the completion of nearly 89,000 square feet of major improvements and renovations to the hospital’s emergency department within the Ginni and Richard Mithoff Trauma Center.
Houston Jury Awards $12.1 Million Against Raymond James in Trial Over Plane Crash
A jury in probate court awarded $12.1 million to three families who lost loved ones in a plane crash.
At least 14 lawsuits have already been filed in Houston court over the disaster.
Travis Scott, Live Nation and others involved in organizing Astroworld are facing a flood of litigation following Friday’s deadly crowd surge.
Who could be held liable for deadly Houston concert?
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed and a criminal investigation has been opened after eight people died and hundreds were injured in an apparent crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival on Friday.
Houston Music Festival Tragedy Lawsuits Coming, “Hundreds of Millions in Damages” Predicted
The legal liabilities will reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars for the producers, promoters, performers and subcontractors – including security firms – of Houston’s Astroworld Festival Friday night