On April 22, 2009, I tried my client’s case to a Harris County jury. Johnny Garza and I picked a jury that morning, and we proceeded to trial that same day. We split up the duties for directing the witnesses, Johnny conducted voir dire (jury selection), and I handled opening statement and closing argument. The…
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The US Food and Drug Administration has just warned consumers to immediately stop using the dietary supplement Hydroxycut, because of an association between the Hydroxycut products and a number of serious liver and other injuries. Made by Iovate Health Sciences Inc. (Oakville, Ontario) and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. (Blasdell, N.Y.), the manufacturer…
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“Fear melts when you take action towards a goal you really want.” Robert G. Allen Pick up any newspaper or magazine, turn on any television or radio, and you will have a hard time avoiding news of current economic woes. Unlike our parents, few of us will work for one company throughout our career life….
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On February 17, 2009, United States District Judge Godbey granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) sought by the SEC, and appointed a Receiver to take control of the business of Stanford Financial Group and others. The TRO, later extended to a Preliminary Injunction, was drafted expansively: not only does it grant broad powers to the…
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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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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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On April 20, 2009, I am set to try the lawsuit of a client against his employer for failing to provide a safe working environment. The client is now quadriplegic and will never walk again. While working for his employer, he fell over thirty feet from an elevated position and fractured his cervical spine. His…
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Many of us never consider the fact that buried under the ground all around us are potential explosions waiting to happen. What am I talking about? The miles and miles of natural gas, oil, and propane pipelines that run through our neighborhoods. I have recently been retained to represent a family following a terrible explosion…
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