Charles v. Administration Plus
Nov 16, 2010OUTCOME: Confidential
Breach of warranty contract claim
Heather McFarlane's Legal Cases (11)
Mediation Lawyer
Practice Areas: Mediation, Litigation
Calhoun v. Milstead Automotive
Mar 17, 2010OUTCOME: The case was dismissed
Lynville Colston, a heavy wrecker operator, was attempting to upright a container that had been shipped from overseas into the Port of Houston. The trucking company that picked up the container droppe ... d it off at an abandoned car wash, and the container fell over. Mr. Colston used his truck to upright the container, and the chains broke, causing the load to swing over and overturn the wrecker. The wrecker fell on top of Mr. Colston, crushing him to death. Mr. Colston's family sued the trucking company, the owner of the container, the shipper of the container, and all the companies that shipped the container.
Theresa Peebles et. al. v. Adoptions Abroad, et. al.
Jan 14, 2008OUTCOME: Agreed Dismissal with prejudice
A group of families attempting to adopt children from Russia sued the people and agencies involved with the adoption process. The case ended with a confidential settlement.
Victor Bhatt v. Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
Apr 12, 2007OUTCOME: Dismissal of Kirksey with prejudice
Victor Bhatt owns a printing company located to Centerpoint Energy's service center. He alleged that during the planning and construction process of Centerpoints new campus, his property was harmed. ... Because Bhatt's attorney failed to file a certificate of merit (which is signed by an architect who alleges negligence against an architect-defendant), Kirksey's motion to dismiss was granted. Bhatt was not allowed to re-file its case against Kirksey.
Harris Corporation v. Ericsson Inc.
Oct 31, 2005OUTCOME: Harris won at trial
Harris Corporation, the owner of several mobile telephone patents, asserted its patent against mobile phone manufacturer, Ericsson Inc. After trial, the jury awarded Harris Corporation $44M in damag ... es. On appeal, the Federal Circuit changed the outcome and remanded the case. The parties filed joint dismissals before the remand.
Chong Hua Sheng Mwu Gwung Committee, Inc. v. Eric Chen
Feb 11, 2004OUTCOME: CHSWG, Inc. won at trial and on appeal.
Five board members of non-profit religious organization sued a rogue member of the organization for taking over a $5M bank account, moving into a half-finished temple, and stealing personal confessiona ... ls of the members of the organization.
Mary Louise Mathieson v. Allright Parking, Inc.
Nov 12, 2001OUTCOME: Defense Verdict.
Ms. Mathieson took the Allright Parking courtesy shuttle at Intercontinental airport as she was beginning her trip to New Orleans. On the way to the terminal, the courtesy shuttle's rear passenger tir ... e hit a curb, allegedly causing Ms. Mathieson to be jostled. Ms. Mathieson continued on her trip. When she returned from her weekend in New Orleans, she complained that her back hurt because of the shuttle incident. Surprisingly, she had seen a doctor to retain her full Social Security disability just two days before she stepped on the shuttle, and had been complaining of the same back pain. Further, this was Ms. Mathieson's 13th lawsuit. The jury found for Allright parking.
Fred Mendez v. Kathleen Sipe
Sep 18, 2001OUTCOME: Complete Plaintiff's verdict - collection complete
I handled this case pro bono through the HVLP. Fred Mendez and his wife immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico and both worked multiple jobs. They decided to realize the American Dream of home ownership ... and purchased a lot and a pier-and-beam home. They entered into a contract with Kathleen Sipe to move the home. Not only did she unjustly demand additional money for the move, but she ruined the home when the Mendez's refused to pay more.
Horton v. Unisun Inc.
Feb 09, 2001OUTCOME: We obtained summary Judgment
John Horton, an employee of Uni-Sun Inc., sued his employer's ERISA plan. Lincoln Investment Planning provided a market-timing investment product that was purchased by the employer's plan. After he ... avy litigation, the court granted Lincoln Investment Planning's motion for summary judgment.
Petrie v. Quicksilver Resources, Inc.
N/AOUTCOME:
Joshua Wade Petrie, an operator for Quicksilver Resources, Inc.'s natural gas processing plant outside of Ft. Worth, was attempting to light a hot oil heater with his fellow operator on May 27, 2007. ... The men attempted to light the heater approximately 6 times, and on the last attempt, the heater exploded. Mr. Petrie's family has sued his employer, Quicksilver, and also Hanover, who installed the plant over 14 months before the accident occurred. The case is set for trial in May 2010.
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