Summary of Key Cases Filed In Harris County District Court (June 18, 2024)
Loop Logistics Corp. v. Mikolow Transport Inc. Allegation: Failure to transport cargo, threats, holding cargo hostage. Relief Sought: Monetary relief of $250,000 – $1,000,000. Summary: Plaintiff hired Defendant to transport cargo. Defendant’s tractor broke down. Replacement driver was threatened with a firearm, cargo was held hostage, and Plaintiff was required to sign a Non-Disparagement Agreement for the release of cargo.
Raul Franco, Ruben Mejia, Antonio Perez, Miguel Franco v. Latina’s Cabaret Allegation: Personal injuries sustained at Defendant’s premises. Relief Sought: Monetary damages over $250,000 but not more than $1,000,000. Summary: Plaintiffs were visiting Latina’s Cabaret where one Plaintiff was injured while using the restroom. Venue in Harris County is appropriate due to the location of the incident.
Rocio Cervantes v. Daisy Dukes Modern Country Bar and Jarrah Yazan Allegation: Personal injuries sustained due to negligence. Relief Sought: Judgment for actual damages, costs, and interest. Summary: Plaintiff, an individual residing in Houston, TX, claims injury from unsafe conditions at Daisy Dukes Modern Country Bar. The case seeks damages within the jurisdictional limits of the court.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector v. Okpo Ajughu, Nnenna Ajughu, D/B/A AJ-Sales and Services Allegation: Tax code violations. Relief Sought: Collection of penalties and attorney fees. Summary: Defendant failed to file monthly inventory tax statements. Plaintiff seeks penalties, interest, and costs.
Livan Alexi Soliman v. Gary Benson Allegation: Personal injury from a vehicle accident. Relief Sought: Damages within jurisdictional limits. Summary: Plaintiff seeks compensation for physical injuries, mental anguish, and property damage resulting from a car accident involving Defendant.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector v. Arsalan Munshey, D/B/A ASM Autos Allegation: Failure to file inventory tax statements. Relief Sought: Collection of penalties and injunctive relief. Summary: Defendant, a motor vehicle dealer, failed to comply with tax filing requirements. Plaintiff seeks penalties, interest, and compliance.
Stellar Bank v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, Blemished Soul, LLC, Donnetta Krushall Allegation: Altered check case. Relief Sought: Monetary relief over $250,000 but not more than $1,000,000. Summary: Plaintiff claims that money was improperly taken from its customer’s account due to actions by the Defendants.
Jorge Barboza Rodriguez v. Desco Flooring Allegation: Negligence leading to personal injury. Relief Sought: Judgment for actual damages, costs, and interest. Summary: Plaintiff sustained injuries due to defective non-slip flooring installed by Defendant. The case seeks compensatory damages for medical expenses and lost wages.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector v. Ella Trading LLC, D/B/A American Motor World Allegation: Tax code violations. Relief Sought: Collection of penalties and attorney fees. Summary: Defendant failed to file monthly inventory tax statements. Plaintiff seeks penalties, interest, and costs.
Joshua Smith v. A&J Texas Rentals, LLC, et al. Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Relief Sought: Actual damages, court costs, attorney’s fees, and other relief. Summary: Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants breached their fiduciary duty and committed fraud, resulting in financial loss. The case seeks damages within the jurisdictional limits of the court.
Lamond Armstrong v. Daniel Alexander Zelada and Daisy Zelada Allegation: Personal injury from a vehicle accident. Relief Sought: Damages within jurisdictional limits. Summary: Plaintiff seeks compensation for physical injuries and property damage resulting from a car accident involving the Defendants.
Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association v. Fatimah Bisuga & Olukoya Bisuga Allegation: Failure to pay homeowners association fees. Relief Sought: Recovery of delinquent assessments, attorney’s fees, and costs. Summary: Defendants failed to pay required homeowners association fees. Plaintiff seeks recovery of unpaid fees, attorney’s fees, and costs.
Autumn Meadows Community Association, Inc. v. Maria Roxana Navarrete Allegation: Failure to pay homeowners association fees. Relief Sought: Recovery of delinquent assessments, attorney’s fees, and costs. Summary: Defendant failed to pay required homeowners association fees. Plaintiff seeks recovery of unpaid fees, attorney’s fees, and costs.
Fairfield Village Community Association, Inc. v. Dustin Orlando and Christy Orlando Allegation: Failure to pay homeowners association fees. Relief Sought: Recovery of delinquent assessments, attorney’s fees, and costs. Summary: Defendants failed to pay required homeowners association fees. Plaintiff seeks recovery of unpaid fees, attorney’s fees, and costs.
Joshua Smith v. A&J Texas Rentals, LLC, et al. Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Relief Sought: Actual damages, court costs, attorney’s fees, and other relief. Summary: Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants breached their fiduciary duty and committed fraud, resulting in financial loss. The case seeks damages within the jurisdictional limits of the court.
Lamond Armstrong v. Daniel Alexander Zelada and Daisy Zelada Allegation: Personal injury from a vehicle accident. Relief Sought: Damages within jurisdictional limits. Summary: Plaintiff seeks compensation for physical injuries and property damage resulting from a car accident involving the Defendants.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector v. Arsalan Munshey, D/B/A ASM Autos Allegation: Failure to file inventory tax statements. Relief Sought: Collection of penalties and injunctive relief. Summary: Defendant, a motor vehicle dealer, failed to comply with tax filing requirements. Plaintiff seeks penalties, interest, and compliance.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector v. Ella Trading LLC, D/B/A American Motor World Allegation: Tax code violations. Relief Sought: Collection of penalties and attorney fees. Summary: Defendant failed to file monthly inventory tax statements. Plaintiff seeks penalties, interest, and costs.
Joshua Smith v. A&J Texas Rentals, LLC, et al. Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Relief Sought: Actual damages, court costs, attorney’s fees, and other relief. Summary: Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants breached their fiduciary duty and committed fraud, resulting in financial loss. The case seeks damages within the jurisdictional limits of the court.
Lamond Armstrong v. Daniel Alexander Zelada and Daisy Zelada Allegation: Personal injury from a vehicle accident. Relief Sought: Damages within jurisdictional limits. Summary: Plaintiff seeks compensation for physical injuries and property damage resulting from a car accident involving the Defendants.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector v. Ella Trading LLC, D/B/A American Motor World Allegation: Tax code violations. Relief Sought: Collection of penalties and attorney fees. Summary: Defendant failed to file monthly inventory tax statements. Plaintiff seeks penalties, interest, and costs.
Raul Franco, Ruben Mejia, Antonio Perez, Miguel Franco v. Latina’s Cabaret Allegation: Personal injuries sustained at Defendant’s premises. Relief Sought: Monetary damages over $250,000 but not more than $1,000,000. Summary: Plaintiffs were visiting Latina’s Cabaret where one Plaintiff was injured while using the restroom. Venue in Harris County is appropriate due to the location of the incident.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector v. Okpo Ajughu, Nnenna Ajughu, D/B/A AJ-Sales and Services Allegation: Tax code violations. Relief Sought: Collection of penalties and attorney fees. Summary: Defendant failed to file monthly inventory tax statements. Plaintiff seeks penalties, interest, and costs.
Lamond Armstrong v. Daniel Alexander Zelada and Daisy Zelada Allegation: Personal injury from a vehicle accident. Relief Sought: Damages within jurisdictional limits. Summary: Plaintiff seeks compensation for physical injuries and property damage resulting from a car accident involving the Defendants.
Autumn Meadows Community Association, Inc. v. Maria Roxana Navarrete Allegation: Failure to pay homeowners association fees. Relief Sought: Recovery of delinquent assessments, attorney’s fees, and costs. Summary: Defendant failed to pay required homeowners association fees. Plaintiff seeks recovery of unpaid fees, attorney’s fees, and costs.
Fairfield Village Community Association, Inc. v. Dustin Orlando and Christy Orlando Allegation: Failure to pay homeowners association fees. Relief Sought: Recovery of delinquent assessments, attorney’s fees, and costs. Summary: Defendants failed to pay required homeowners association fees. Plaintiff seeks recovery of unpaid fees, attorney’s fees, and costs.
Joshua Smith v. A&J Texas Rentals, LLC, et al. Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Relief Sought: Actual damages, court costs, attorney’s fees, and other relief. Summary: Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants breached their fiduciary duty and committed fraud, resulting in financial loss. The case seeks damages within the jurisdictional limits of the court.
Lamond Armstrong v. Daniel Alexander Zelada and Daisy Zelada Allegation: Personal injury from a vehicle accident. Relief Sought: Damages within jurisdictional limits. Summary: Plaintiff seeks compensation for physical injuries and property damage resulting from a car accident involving the Defendents.