Hudson v. Schlumberger Technology Corp., et al.
Dec 06, 2011OUTCOME: Summary Judgment (EDLa). Won (5th Cir)
Injured seismic worker aboard the M/V C Commander brought suit under the Jones Act for damages.
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Litigation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Summary Judgment (EDLa). Won (5th Cir)
Injured seismic worker aboard the M/V C Commander brought suit under the Jones Act for damages.
OUTCOME: Defended to favorable jury verdict.
Injured medic aboard WesternGeco vessel sued under the Jones Act. Jury demand $1.5 million. Jury award $40,900.
OUTCOME: Won at Supreme Court of Texas
Insurance contract construction regarding a choice-of-law between Texas and Louisiana Oilfield Indemnity Acts. (Virtual representation doctrine)
OUTCOME: Won at the U.S. Court of Appeals -- 5th Circuit
Personal injury case on offshore oil platform off the coast of Texas. U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals applied Chapter 95 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code to offshore platforms. (case of ... first impression)
OUTCOME: Won at Supreme Court of Texas (settled)
Breach of contract case arising out of a on premises rape of a student on scholarship to the University of Houston.