Michael T. Smith, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Hugo Mendoza, et al. v. Baker Concrete Constr. Co., et al.

Mar 28, 2014

OUTCOME: Successful remand.

Construction site scaffolding and concrete wall collapse resulting in the deaths of two construction workers.

Bessie Evans, On Behalf of the Estate of Her Daughter, Jeanie Evans, et al. v. PMT Express, LLC, et al.

Dec 24, 2013

OUTCOME: Successfully defended punitive damages claims.

18-wheeler struck vehicle on the interstate in North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of two passengers.

Luz Mejia, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Her Son, Mauricio Carvajal v. Big Lots Stores, Inc., et al.

Nov 05, 2013

OUTCOME: Successfully defended FRCP 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss.

Successfully defended FRCP 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss by consumer product testing defendant.

Janet Chance, et al. v. New Hampshire Ins. Co, et al.

Oct 31, 2012

OUTCOME: Successful remand.

Remanding insurance bad faith matter on the basis of non-fraudulent joinder of in-state defendant adjuster.

Celso Dolmo v. Galiano Tugs, Inc., et al.

Oct 02, 2012

OUTCOME: Fifth Circuit upholding dismissal of Defendant's counterclaims.

Affirming dismissal of Louisiana state law counterclaims brought against plaintiff for preemption by federal Jones Act and general maritime law.

Norma Flores de Hasbun v. Pan Am. Life Ins. Co., et al.

Mar 07, 2012

OUTCOME: Successful remand.

Remanding health insurance bad faith matter brought in defendant’s state of residency and citizenship, which had been removed on basis of plaintiff’s foreign citizenship.

Celso I. Dolmo v. Galliano Tugs, Inc., et al.

Dec 28, 2011

OUTCOME: Successful dismissal of counterclaims against Plaintiff.

Dismissing defendant’s Louisiana state law counterclaim for preemption by federal Jones Act and general maritime law.

Valley Forge Ins. Co. v. Salvador Barrera

May 10, 2011

OUTCOME: Successful defense verdict and attorney fees.