Month: April 2009

Abraham Watkins

The Texas Supreme Court Recently Released its Opinion on Rehearing in Entergy Gulf States v. Summers.

Previously issued as a 9-0 opinion, there were three justices (including the Chief Justice) who dissented, and two concurring opinions were written. The Court frames the issue in the first paragraph (as the majority sees the issue); In this workers compensation case, we decide whether a premises owner that contracts for the performance of work…

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Abraham Watkins

Family of Man Killed in Building Fire Has Their Day in Court

The Houston family of a 61 year old man received a bench verdict in their wrongful death lawsuit against the storeowners of an adult bookstore. After a one day bench trial, and careful consideration, the Court, Judge Michael Gomez, entered findings of fact and conclusions of law finding that the premises owners failed in their…

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Abraham Watkins

46 Wrongful Deaths Blamed On Yahama Rhinos

The law firm of is investigating deaths and catastrophic injuries caused by defective designs characteristics of the Yamaha Rhino off-road capable vehicle. The accidents involve Yamaha Rhino 450 and 660 models manufactured since 2003. The inherently dangerous design of the Rhinos give them an increased risk of tip over or rollover under certain conditions. Uneven…

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