Case Results

In the 225th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. The Shaw Cowart LLP represented Charles Tate in claims against an insurance company that provided Worker’s Compensation coverage. Defendant insurance company acted in bad faith by denying certain Worker’s Compensation benefits to Mr. Tate.

Attorney Ethan Shaw, as co-counsel, successfully represented the Estate of Alfred Gonzales v. St. Vincent Hospital, et al. (Cause No. D412-CV-2008-00116) in the Fourth Judicial District Court of San Miguel County, New Mexico in a medical malpractice case where the plaintiff allegedly incurred bed sores as a result of negligent treatment at a hospital.

Sarah Ann Wixted and Christopher Lee Wixted v. Margaret M. Thompson, M.D. and Columbia/St. David’s Health Care System L.P., in the 345th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. The Shaw Cowart LLP represented the Wixteds in an action for medical malpractice in delivery of a newborn diagnosed with cerebral palsy. A confidential settlement was obtained.

E-Watch, Inc., a Nevada Corporation and E-Watch Corporation, a Texas Corporation v. March Networks Corporation; In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Lufkin Division. Ethan Shaw represented an inventor in a patent infringement case involving security cameras. Confidential settlement and licensing agreement was obtained for the Plaintiff.

Mooneyham Lures, Inc. v. Ebsco Industries, Inc. and Yum Baits Company; In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Lufkin Division. Ethan Shaw represented the Plaintiff, an artificial bait manufacturer, in patent infringement litigation. The parties entered a confidential settlement.

William Donice Martindale and Nelda F. Martindale, Individually and as Representatives of All Persons Similarly Situated v. Southwestern Life Insurance Company; In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Beaumont Division. Ethan Shaw was lead counsel for a class of policy holders in vanishing premium misrepresentation cases. Confidential class settlement.

Charles McGraw, Ronnie LeBlanc, Paul Prejean, Margaret Weitzel, Al Gerson, Everett Sanderson v. Ausoforex International, L.L.C. f/b/d/a Austin Forex International, L.L.C., Austin Forex International, Inc., International Foreign Exchange Corporation, International Exchange Corporation of Austin, International Exchange Corporation of Los Colinas, Russell A. Erxleben and Michael B. Shapiro; In the District Court of Jefferson County, Texas; 136th Judicial District. Ethan Shaw was lead counsel in a consumer fraud mass civil action resulting in a global settlement for Plaintiffs.

Marie Soignet, et al. v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.; In the 60th Judicial District Court; Jefferson County, Texas. Ethan Shaw served as lead counsel in an insurance bad faith litigation. Confidential settlement was entered after the jury reached a verdict for the Plaintiffs.

Daryn Ray Fulda v. Hartford Ins. Co. And Association Consultants, In the 172nd Judicial District Court; Jefferson County, Texas. Ethan Shaw served as lead counsel in this bad faith / misrepresentation litigation. Confidential settlement after jury verdict.

Charles Maxie Binagia, as Administrator of the Estate of David Binagia, Sr., et al. v. The Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, et al.; In the 60th Judicial District Court, Jefferson County, Texas. Ethan Shaw served as lead counsel in this bad faith / misrepresentation litigation. Confidential settlement after jury verdict.

Attorneys Ethan Shaw and Matt Riley successfully defended and obtained a take nothing verdict for our client, the operator of an 18-wheeler truck involved in a collision with an auto in Austin, Texas, against claims by the driver of an auto involved in the collision. The suit for negligence sought damages in the amount of $265,000 for injuries to the neck and back of plaintiff. (Giovanna Deleon v. Ron Merrick, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, Case No. 1-10-CV-715-SS.)

Roy Solomon v. Mission Petroleum; In the 136th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. The Plaintiff was fired for allegedly failing a drug screen. The Plaintiff was employed as a commercial truck driver. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.

Robert Lee Stelly, Jr. v. Rogers Trucking Co., Inc.; In the 163rd Judicial District Court of Orange County, Texas. The Plaintiff was unloading the trailer of an 18-wheeler when he injured his back. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff.

Van Allen Croft v. The State of Texas; In the 136th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. The Plaintiff asserted a Texas Tort Claims Act claim. The jury awarded damages in excess of the statutory cap.

Jerry Bradford v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. The Plaintiff sustained a slip and fall at Wal-Mart. Jury verdict for Plaintiff.

Michael Gordon as next friend of Ryan Gordon and Sarah Gordon vs. Little Rock Assembly of God, et al; 172nd Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Sexual molestation case against local church and its regional headquarters and national headquarters for youth minister molesting Plaintiffs where Ethan Shaw served as co-counsel. Judgment for the Plaintiffs. Case settlement thereafter at mediation for confidential amount.

E. I. DuPont DeNemours v. Travelers Casualty & Surety Company, et al; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Ethan Shaw served as co-counsel for the Plaintiff, which was seeking to recover asbestosis payouts it had made to various claimants. Confidential settlement.

Michael Youngblood, et al. vs. Gareth Ward Fell, Executor of Estate of Ronald Fell; Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. And Lester Alison Earl, Individually; In the 136th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Lead counsel in wrongful death litigation involving four fatality accident. Parties agreed to a confidential settlement.

John Rich, et ux, Linda Rich, and Tiffany Rich, a Minor vs. Huntsman Corporation, Texaco Chemical Company and Texaco, Inc.; In the District Court of Jefferson County, Texas; 60th Judicial District. Lead counsel in industrial accident resulting in paraplegic injury, reached confidential settlement.

Melissa Daville v. German Newall, M.D.; In the Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. Lead counsel in medical malpractice case involving blindness resulting from liposuction, reached confidential settlement.

Helmut F. Weissmann and Denise Weissmann vs. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company; In the United States District Court; Southern District of Texas. Lead counsel in wrongful death litigation arising from railroad crossing accident resulting in death. Parties agreed to a confidential settlement.

Janice Odle, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of David Odle vs. Dr. Carlos Arroyo and Dr. Mootha Rao; In the District Court of Jefferson County, Texas; 58th Judicial District. Lead counsel in medical malpractice wrongful death case. Parties agreed to a confidential settlement.

Elizabeth Anderson and Eric Anderson, Individually and on Behalf of Michael Anderson, a minor v. Sandoz Pharmaceutical Corporation; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; Galveston Division. Lead counsel in defective production litigation. Brain damage injury resulting from defective product. A confidential settlement was reached.

echnext Track Private, Ltd. vs. IntegriCo Composites, Inc.; In the 146th Judicial District Court of Bell County, Texas. Justin Fishback lead trial counsel in commercial litigation matter.

Apogee Telecom, Inc. vs. Emerge, Inc., et al; In the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Justin Fishback and Ethan Shaw co-counsel in commercial litigation matter.

Craig Lee Odom, et al vs. Emerson Electric Co., et al.; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Justin Fishback and Ethan Shaw co-counsel in personal injury matter.

Kevin Mills vs. Sears Brands, LLC; In the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. Justin Fishback and Ethan Shaw co-counsel in product liability matter.

Sonia Gary vs. Trinity Industries de Mexico, S de R.L. de C.V. et al; In the 365th Judicial District Court of Maverick County, Texas. Justin Fishback and Ethan Shaw co-counsel in personal injury matter.

Michael Daigle vs. Transit Mix Concrete & Materials Company, et al; In the 172nd Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Justin Fishback and Ethan Shaw co-counsel in a personal injury matter.

Agnes Rossi vs. Andre Koda, Individually and as Trustee of The Koda Trust; In the 220th Judicial District Court of Comanche County, Texas. Justin Fishback lead trial counsel in a trustee’s fiduciary duty matter.

Andre Koda vs. Agnes Rossi; In the Court of Appeals, Eleventh District of Texas at Eastland. Justin Fishback lead appellate counsel in trustee’s fiduciary duty matter.

Shaw Cowart recently resolved a multiparty accident for insurance policy limits. Jessica Oropeza, Individually and as Next Friend of G.O., J.O. and M.N., Minors v.Hugh Taylor, Cause No. 342-331253-22 342nd Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Texas

Shaw Cowart recently resolved Five(5) defective hip product liability cases for a confidential amount. IN RE: SMITH & NEPHEW BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING(BHR) HIP IMPLANT PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION

Shaw Cowart settled a commercial litigation automobile accident case for two(2) workers. The amount of the settlement is confidential. KURT BOND AND MICHAEL WHEELER v. BUILDERS SYSTEMS GROUP AND JEFFREY LEE CONTRERAS, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS

Shaw Cowart received a $100,000 judgment for a client who received injuries as a result of an automobile accident.

OLGA GARCIA V.SEBASTIAN SANCHEZ , IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS