Defense verdict (12-0) on behalf of product manufacturer represented by Jenkins & Martin (J&M) in a living peritoneal mesothelioma case. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the client represented by J&M based on plaintiff’s failure to prove negligence or liability. Plaintiff was represented by the law firm of Waters & Kraus and Tarrant County. Judge Ken Curry presided.
Paul and Suzanne Verret vs. Various
Defendants
Defense verdict (11-1) for product manufacturer
represented by J&M in two living mesothelioma cases
brought by a brother and sister, both in their
mid-50s. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the
client represented by J&M based on plaintiff’s
failure to prove negligence or liability. Plaintiffs
were represented by the law firm of Richardson,
Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman and Tarrant County.
Judge Ken Curry presided.
Harris Lacey vs. Various Defendants
Defense verdict (5-1) on behalf of product
manufacturer represented by J&M in a mesothelioma
case. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the
client represented by J&M based on plaintiff’s
failure to prove liability. Allegations of alter-ego
and single business enterprise were defeated by J&M
counsel. Plaintiff was represented by the law firm
of Waters & Kraus and Dallas County. Judge John
Peyton presided.
Kelvin Sandel vs. Various Defendants
Verdict (12-0) on behalf of a 49-year-old career
carpenter, living mesothelioma case. The jury found
negligence in a duty to protect customers but fault
allocation diminished J&M client's liability to less
than 1/10 of settlement demand. Plaintiff was
represented by the law firm of Waters & Kraus and
Tarrant County. Judge Ken Curry presided.
Joseph Baer vs. Various Defendants
Firm’s client resolved claims against it between the
second and third days of jury deliberations. Other
defendants settled after the mistrial was declared.
This was a living lung cancer case. Evidence
supported numerous responsible third parties for
which the jurors had to consider. Plaintiff was
represented by the law firm of Waters & Kraus and
Travis County. Judge Lora Livingston presided.
John Melon vs. Various Defendants
Defense verdict (10-2) on behalf of product
manufacturer represented by J&M in a mesothelioma
case. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the
client represented by J&M based on plaintiff’s
failure to prove negligence or liability. Plaintiff,
a career carpenter, was represented by the law firm
of Brent Coon & Associates and El Paso County. Judge
Javier Alvarez presided.
Donald Rosen vs. Various Defendants
Mistrial declared after a day and a half of
deliberations on behalf of product manufacturer
represented by J&M in a living mesothelioma case.
Donald Halpain vs. Various Defendants
Defense verdict (10-2) on sole issue of whether the
statute of limitations was tolled by the “Discovery
Rule” until a time preceding two years before suit
was filed. J&M represented a product manufacturer in
this asbestosis case. The jury returned a verdict in
favor of the client represented by J&M based on
plaintiff’s failure to prove that his work related
injury was not barred by limitations. Plaintiff was
represented by the law firm of Cappolino, Dodd &
Krebs and Falls County. Judge Robert Stem presided.
Katie Franklin vs. Amy Slack – Verdict for Plaintiff in motor vehicle accident case. There was minor damage to the cars and the Plaintiff complained of soft tissue injuries. The jury awarded a fraction of the Plaintiff’s medical expenses and a fraction of what had been offered prior to trial. Plaintiff was represented by attorney Tom Moses and Jefferson County Judge Gary Sanderson presided.
Carl Len Moore, Jr. vs. April Dawn Haynes, et al – Defense verdict in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 in Beaumont, Texas. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the client represented by J&M based on Plaintiff’s failure to prove negligence or causation for the accident. Plaintiff was represented by the law firm of Weller, Green, Toups & Terrell and Jefferson County Judge Milton Gunn Shuffield presided.
Motions for Summary Judgment
Glen Blundell v. Various Defendants - Benzene exposure, product liability case. Lawyers at J&M filed a novel Sophisticated User, Learned Intermediary Motion for Summary Judgment which was argued before the court. The Judge took the motion under advisement and J&M was successful in securing a favorable settlement pending the Judge’s ruling on the motion.
Tony Hollister v. Various Defendants - In this Benzene exposure premises liability claim, J&M attorneys were successful in obtaining summary judgment for our client.
Phillip Smith, et al v. Various Defendants - Benzene-exposure, product liability claim. Lawyers at J&M filed a Motion for Summary Judgment based upon General Causation. The motion included extensive review of relevant Epidemiological Studies of downstream petroleum distribution workers. J&M was successful in securing a favorable settlement prior to the hearing on the Motion for Summary Judgment.
Melanie Mouchon v. Various Defendants – Premises Liability claim. Lawyers at J&M were successful in obtaining summary judgment for our client based upon ownership and control issues in this automobile-related wrongful death action.
Kenneth Muckleroy, et al v. Various Defendants – Asbestos Exposure premises liability claim. Lawyers at J&M were successful in obtaining summary judgment for our client based upon control issues related to the work of independent contractors.
Rosemary Smith, personal representative of Dorman Smith, deceased, vs. Various Defendants - J & M secured a summary judgment on claims against its client arising from alleged asbestos exposures resulting in terminal malignant mesothelioma. The decedent was a career construction worker with years of drywall finishing. J & M represented a drywall joint cement manufacturer.
