Attorney Jess Wayne Mason's Legal Cases

Business

Richard Wallrath v. Danny Wallrath, et al.

May 13, 2015

OUTCOME: Jury Trial of 8 days inwhich defendants offered Agreed Judgment to Plaintiff Richard Wallrath, that resulted in the return of all his assets together with the sale of other undisputed assets previously transferred

significant family dispute involving the Champion Ranch and Champion companies (approximate value $ 75 million). At issue was competence of Richard Wallrath and numerous transactions he was claimed to ... have entered into transferring his interests to family members

Personal injury

Emanuel Diaz del Leon, et al vs. Flavor & Fragrance Specialties, Inc

Oct 17, 2014

OUTCOME: Case was settled on eve of trial

Acted as lead trial counsel in the defense of claims by multiple plaintiffs of diacetyl exposure resulting in Bronchiolitis Obliterans, an irreversible lung injury

Litigation

Gene Montgomery, et al vs. Wild Well Control, Inc., et al

N/A

OUTCOME: Case settled prior to trial for a confidential sum.

Represented injured Plaintiffs in litigation arising from a well blow out.

Litigation

James B. Maddux vs. Trinity Petroleum Consultants, Ltd. et al vs. GMS Energy Services, L.P., et al

N/A

OUTCOME: After a three (3) week trial, Defendants/Counter-Plaintiffs were awarded Defendant and Counter-Claimant a jury verdict of $3,500,000.00.

Represented Defendants/Counter-Plaintiffs in litigation arising from employment theft of trade secrets.

Litigation

Ash Huq vs. Rose Marie Turford, et al.

N/A

OUTCOME: Obtained a Judgment of $2,000,000.00.

Trial counsel (Plaintiff) in highly publicized "Thelma and Louise" case. Lawsuit against Defendants for damages caused by their criminal activities and injuries to Plaintiff. Suit included seeking and ... obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary Injunction in an effort to attach proceeds from contracts for movie and book rights to Defendants' story.

Insurance

Billy W. Brown v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America.

N/A

OUTCOME: Award of $1,184,525.50.

Trial and appellate counsel (Plaintiff) in insurance coverage litigation for medical claims for payment of an experimental chemotherapy. Successfully obtained a jury verdict after a five (5) week trial ... which was successfully upheld on appeal up to the United Sates Supreme Court.

Probate

Estate of Elsie T. Holland v. Henry R. Brunner and Annie Mae Brunner Living Trusts.

N/A

OUTCOME: Case settled prior to litigation for $400,000.00.

Counsel for heirs of the estate for their claims against trustee of multiple trusts.

Personal injury

Margaret Heyse et al vs Philip Services Corp, et al

N/A

OUTCOME: Case settled prior to trial for $850,000

Trial counsel for seriously injured plaintiffs who were hit head-on by 18 wheeler whose driver fell asleep and crossed the median on I -10 east of Houston

Personal injury

Gene Montgomery, et al v. Wild Well Control, et al.

N/A

OUTCOME: case settled prior to trial for undisclosed amount

Trial counsel for injured bulldozer operator who was directed into scalding pool of drilling fluids and water during well blow-out in Crosby Texas

Personal injury

John Way v Emerson Electric, et al

N/A

OUTCOME: case settled prior to trial for undisclosed amount

Trial counsel for plaintiff police officer who suffered serious injuries, including a significant closed head injury after he was hit by a one-ton Emerson Electric van while on duty and responding to c ... all

Jess Wayne Mason's Legal Cases (10)

Richard Wallrath v. Danny Wallrath, et al.

Emanuel Diaz del Leon, et al vs. Flavor & Fragrance Specialties, Inc

Gene Montgomery, et al vs. Wild Well Control, Inc., et al

James B. Maddux vs. Trinity Petroleum Consultants, Ltd. et al vs. GMS Energy Services, L.P., et al

Ash Huq vs. Rose Marie Turford, et al.

Billy W. Brown v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America.

Estate of Elsie T. Holland v. Henry R. Brunner and Annie Mae Brunner Living Trusts.

Margaret Heyse et al vs Philip Services Corp, et al

Gene Montgomery, et al v. Wild Well Control, et al.

John Way v Emerson Electric, et al