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Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright, Bolstering Houston’s Legal Powerhouse

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HOUSTON — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, announced the appointment of Justin VandenBout as a partner in the firm’s Houston office. VandenBout, a seasoned litigation attorney, will join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team, bringing a depth of experience in handling complex litigation across multiple states. Previously with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, VandenBout has managed a diverse litigation practice that spans several areas, including commercial and product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. He has skillfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous high-stakes proceedings across the … Read more

Woman Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Damages After Fall at Houston’s Downtown Aquarium

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HOUSTON, TX – A San Antonio-area woman has been awarded nearly $3 million in damages by a Harris County jury after she sued Landry’s Inc. following an injury at Houston’s Downtown Aquarium. Glenda Lammert, who already had a disability, suffered multiple fractures in her left ankle after falling into a trench near a replica rowboat in a dark and crowded hallway at the aquarium in March 2018. The lawsuit, filed the following year, claims that Lammert continues to struggle with the injury and has experienced severe depression due to the resulting reduction in her quality … Read more

San Antonio Woman Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Lawsuit Against Houston’s Downtown Aquarium

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Houston, Texas – A San Antonio-area woman has been awarded nearly $3 million in damages by a Harris County jury after she sued Landry’s Inc., the owner and operator of Houston’s Downtown Aquarium. Glenda Lammert filed the lawsuit after she fell and was injured during a visit to the aquarium with her granddaughter. Lammert, who already had a disability, suffered multiple fractures in her left ankle and required surgery after stepping into a trench next to a replica rowboat and falling in a dark and crowded hallway at the aquarium on March 12, 2018. The … Read more