Case Results

Defense of an oil company from claims involving an explosion and death of a worker.

Result: Settlement – Dismissal of claims against client for payment of an undisclosed amount of money.

Defense of Lessor/Real Estate Broker on a commercial lease transaction for fraud, DTPA violations and breach of contract with alleged damages exceeding $500,000.00.

Result: Bench Trial – Court ordered that Plaintiff take nothing on all causes of action.

Defense of a nightclub owner whose employees were accused of sexually assaulting a patron.

Result: Jury Trial – Jury verdict in favor of client for no negligence and no violations of the DTPA.

Defense of a subcontractor in a construction defect case involving a mass transportation facility with claimed damages exceeding $6,000,000.

Result: – Client was dismissed from the lawsuit after summary judgment proceedings.

Prosecution of claims on behalf of Plaintiff involving a theft of trade secrets and violation of non-competition agreements.

Result: Settlement – Client received a full assignment of all patent rights from defendants and a permanent injunction against defendants from engaging in competition in 9 countries.

Defense of general contractor on a residential construction project for fraud, fraudulent transfers, violations of the construction trust fund act with alleged damages exceeding $400,000.00.

Result: Bench Trial – Court ordered that Plaintiff take nothing on causes of action for fraud, fraudulent transfers and violations of the construction trust fund act. Court found Defendant liable for breach of contract and awarded actual damages of less than $25,000.00.

Defense of former owners in software development company involving allegations of forgery, fraud and illegal competition arising from the business relationship of affiliated companies in Russia and the United States.

Result: The clients were dismissed by Plaintiff immediately before a hearing on a Motion for Summary Judgment.