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Cause No. 2008C121040; Charles Tate v. Discovery Property & Casualty Company and JI Specialty Services Inc.; In the 225th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas.  The Firm  represented Charles Tate in claims against an insurance company that provided Worker’s Compensation coverage.  Defendant insurance company acted in bad faith by denying certain Worker’s Compensation benefits to Mr. Tate.  The judgment in favor of our client, Mr. Tate, ranks among the largest civil judgments on behalf of an individual person in the United States (2009).  A confidential settlement was reached.

Cause No. D412-CV-2008-00116; BSYC Attorney Ethan Shaw, as co-counsel, successfully represented the Estate of Alfred Gonzales v. St. Vincent Hospital, et al. (Cause No. D412-CV-2008-00116) in the Fourth Judicial District Court of San Miguel County, New Mexico in a medical malpractice case where the plaintiff allegedly incurred bed sores as a result of negligent treatment at a hospital. Final Judgment was rendered in favor of the Estate of Alfred Gonzalez in the amount of $595,000 for compensatory damages and $9.75 million for punitive damages. A confidential settlement was reached.

Case No. 1-10-CV-715-SS. BSYC Attorneys Ethan Shaw and Matt Riley successfully defended and obtained a take nothing verdict for our client, the operator of an 18-wheeler truck involved in a collision with an auto in Austin, Texas, against claims by the driver of an auto involved in the collision. The suit for negligence sought damages in the amount of $265,000 for injuries to the neck and back of plaintiff. (Giovanna Deleon v. Ron Merrick, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, Case No. 1-10-CV-715-SS.)

Cause No. D-1-GN-08-004590; Sarah Ann Wixted and Christopher Lee Wixted v. Margaret M. Thompson, M.D. and Columbia/St. David’s Health Care System L.P., in the 345th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.  The Firm represented the Wixteds in an action for medical malpractice in delivery of a newborn diagnosed with cerebral palsy.  A confidential settlement was obtained.

Cause No.  9:06-CV-25; E-Watch, Inc., a Nevada Corporation  and E-Watch Corporation, a Texas Corporation v.  March Networks Corporation; In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Lufkin Division. The Firm represented an inventor in a patent infringement case involving security cameras. Confidential settlement and licensing agreement was obtained for the Plaintiff.

Cause No. 9:06-CV-28; Mooneyham Lures, Inc. v. Ebsco Industries, Inc. and Yum Baits Company; In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Lufkin Division. The Firm represented the Plaintiff, an artificial bait manufacturer, in patent infringement litigation. The parties entered a confidential settlement.

Cause No. 1:00cv00687; William Donice Martindale and Nelda F. Martindale, Individually and as Representatives of All Persons Similarly Situated v. Southwestern Life Insurance Company; In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Beaumont Division. The Firm was lead counsel for a class of policy holders in vanishing premium misrepresentation cases. Confidential class settlement.

Cause No. D-159,726; Charles McGraw, Ronnie LeBlanc, Paul Prejean, Margaret Weitzel, Al Gerson, Everett Sanderson v. Ausoforex International, L.L.C. f/b/d/a Austin Forex International, L.L.C., Austin Forex International, Inc., International Foreign Exchange Corporation, International Exchange Corporation of Austin, International Exchange Corporation of Los Colinas, Russell A. Erxleben and Michael B. Shapiro; In the District Court of Jefferson County, Texas; 136th Judicial District. The Firm was lead counsel in a consumer fraud mass civil action resulting in a global settlement for Plaintiffs.

Cause No.  B-1389,893; Marie Soignet, et al.  v.  Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.; In the 60th Judicial District Court; Jefferson County, Texas. The Firm served as lead counsel in an insurance bad faith litigation. Confidential settlement was entered after the jury reached a verdict for the Plaintiffs.

Cause No.  E-0134,609; Daryn Ray Fulda v.  Hartford Ins.  Co.  And Association Consultants, In the 172nd Judicial District Court; Jefferson County, Texas. The Firm served as lead counsel in this bad faith / misrepresentation litigation. Confidential settlement after jury verdict.

Cause No. B-142,323; Charles Maxie Binagia, as Administrator of the Estate of David Binagia, Sr., et al. v. The Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, et al.; In the 60th Judicial District Court, Jefferson County, Texas. The Firm served as lead counsel in this bad faith / misrepresentation litigation. Confidential settlement after jury verdict.

Cause No. B-126,144; Texas Metal Works v. O. L. Gear Company; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas.  The Firm served as co-counsel in a case whereby the Defendant sold and serviced a faulty industrial steam hammer.  Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.

Cause No. H-85-4884; Jim Arnold Corporation v. Al Monsoori; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.  The Firm served as co-counsel on a case involving breach of contract and fraud.  The Plaintiff leased oil field equipment to the Defendant.  Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.

Cause No. A-163,080; Belinda Horn, et al v. Allco, Inc.; In the 58th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas.  The Firm was lead counsel on a case where a deceased worker’s family sued an employer for punitive damages.  This case involved the death of a worker in which the employer possessed workers’ compensation coverage.  Accordingly, the Plaintiffs could sue for punitive damages only.  Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including punitive damages.

Cause No. B- 149,309; Steven McKnight, et al v. Park Central Nursing Home, et al; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas.  The Firm, LLP, was local counsel on a wrongful death of a nursing home resident.  Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.

Cause No. D-157,637, Roy Solomon v. Mission Petroleum; In the 136th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas.  The Plaintiff was fired for allegedly failing a drug screen.  The Plaintiff was employed as a commercial truck driver.  Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.

Cause No. B-931,084-C; Robert Lee Stelly, Jr. v. Rogers Trucking Co., Inc.;  In the 163rd Judicial District Court of Orange County, Texas.  The Plaintiff was unloading the trailer of an 18-wheeler when he injured his back. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff.

Cause No. D-168,603; Van Allen Croft v. The State of Texas; In the 136th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas.  The Plaintiff asserted a Texas Tort Claims Act claim.  The jury awarded damages in excess of the statutory cap.

Cause No. B-148,834; Jerry Bradford v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas.  The Plaintiff sustained a slip and fall at Wal-Mart.  Jury verdict for Plaintiff.

Cause No. B-164,082; Conex International Corporation vs. Fluor Enterprises, Inc. and Leslie Antalffy; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Mr. Burmeister served as local counsel for the Plaintiff which was alleging business disparagement. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff.

Cause No. E-162,269; Michael Gordon as next friend of Ryan Gordon and Sarah Gordon vs. Little Rock Assembly of God, et al; 172nd Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Sexual molestation case against local church and its regional headquarters and national headquarters for youth minister molesting Plaintiffs where The Firm served as co-counsel. Judgment for the Plaintiffs.  Case settlement thereafter at mediation for confidential amount.

Cause No. B-134,751; Herbert Straughter, Jr. vs. Gaumer Co., Inc.; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. The Firm represented the injured Plaintiff due to a malfunction of the electric eye manufactured by the Defendant.  The malfunction allowed bags of resin to continue moving on a conveyor belt, injuring Plaintiff.  Jury verdict for the Plaintiff.

Cause No. B-176,143; E. I. DuPont DeNemours v. Travelers Casualty & Surety Company, et al; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. The Firm served as co-counsel for the Plaintiff, which was seeking to recover asbestosis payouts it had made to various claimants. Confidential settlement.

Cause No. D-145,519; Michael Youngblood, et al.  vs.  Gareth Ward Fell, Executor of Estate of Ronald Fell; Ryder Truck Rental, Inc.  And Lester Alison Earl, Individually; In the 136th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Lead counsel in wrongful death litigation involving four fatality accident. Parties agreed to a confidential settlement.

Cause No. B-150,583; John Rich, et ux, Linda Rich, and Tiffany Rich, a Minor vs. Huntsman Corporation, Texaco Chemical Company and Texaco, Inc.; In the District Court of Jefferson County, Texas; 60th Judicial District. Lead counsel in industrial accident resulting in paraplegic injury, reached confidential settlement.

Cause No. 2004-35094; Melissa Daville v. German Newall, M.D.; In the Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. Lead counsel in medical malpractice case involving blindness resulting from liposuction, reached confidential settlement.

Case No. G-96-211; Helmut F. Weissmann and Denise Weissmann vs. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company; In the United States District Court; Southern District of Texas. Lead counsel in wrongful death litigation arising from railroad crossing accident resulting in death. Parties agreed to a confidential settlement.

Cause No. A-156,001; Janice Odle, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of David Odle vs. Dr. Carlos Arroyo and Dr. Mootha Rao; In the District Court of Jefferson County, Texas; 58th Judicial District. Lead counsel in medical malpractice wrongful death case. Parties agreed to a confidential settlement.

Cause No. G-97-646; Elizabeth Anderson and Eric Anderson, Individually and on Behalf of Michael Anderson, a minor v. Sandoz Pharmaceutical Corporation; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; Galveston Division. Lead counsel in defective production litigation. Brain damage injury resulting from defective product.  A confidential settlement was reached.

Disclaimer: The Firm LLP cannot and does not guarantee the success of any case the firm may handle on behalf of a client. Your ability to prevail in any claim is entirely dependent on the individual facts of your claim. Past success in similar claims is no guarantee or indication that similar results necessarily can be obtained with respect to your claim.Also, even if you are able to prevail on a claim, that does not necessarily mean that you will be able to collect on the claim or judgment. In addition, any amounts received in settlement or payment of a judgment would not be net amounts payable to the client. From the recovery, ordinarily all attorneys’ fees and expenses of litigation must be deducted. Moreover, any recovery may be subject to federal or state income taxes. Nothing on this web page is intended to represent that The Firm, LLP currently represents any particular clients mentioned because matters and client relationships naturally terminate from time to time.