Cases
CASE RESULTS: Janie Wolf, et al vs. The Dow Chemical Co.: Art Almquist, S
ra Clark, Paul Heyburn, Premises Liability
The firm represented Dow Chemical Co.
obtained a defense verdict on February 1, 2008. In 1999, Alton Wolf died of lung cancer, at the age of 65. Wolf's widow
adult children sued Dow for gross negligence, alleging that Mr. Wolf's cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos in the workplace
that the workplace was unsafe. Alton Wolf held various jobs, such as a pipefitter
operator from 1952 to 1987 as an employee of The Dow Chemical Co. in Freeport. Dow Chemical contended that it operated its facility in a safe manner, that Mr. Wolf's asbestos exposure was minimal
his cancer was caused by his smoking history of at least 40 pack-years.
More Info: Janie Wolf, et al vs. The Dow Chemical Co.
Cause Number 16383*BH01, District Court of Texas, 23rd Judicial District, Brazoria County
Daniel Williams
Jimmie Williams vs. The Dow Chemical Co.: Michele Smith, Art Almquist, Premises Liability
Michele Smith
Art Almquist working with attorneys from Kirkl
Ellis won a victory for The Dow Chemical Company in a premises liability case in Brazoria County. Daniel Williams, aged 75, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2005. Williams
his spouse sued Dow for negligence
gross negligence alleging that Mr. Williams' cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos in the workplace
that the workplace was unsafe. Dow Chemical contended that it operated its facility in a safe manner, that Mr. Williams' asbestos exposures were minimal
his cancer was caused by his smoking history of at least 35 pack-years. At trial, plaintiffs argued for more than $5,000,000 in damages. The jury returned a verdict of no liability in favor of The Dow Chemical Company
More Info: MehaffyWeber, Thomas Kuhns
Stacey Pagonis - Kirkl
Ellis
Daniel Williams
Jimmie Williams vs. The Dow Chemical Co.
Cause No. 35769*RM05, 149th Judicial District Court, Brazoria County, Texas
Carol J. Wortham Individually
as Independent Administratrix of the Estate of Hugh Wortham, Deceased v. A.C. & S., Inc., et al.: Paul Heyburn, Arthur Almquist, Premises Liability
MehaffyWeber obtained a summary judgment in favor of our client regarding an asbestos case against a Fortune 100 client. The judgment was sustained on appeal.
More Info: - Carol J. Wortham Individually
as Independent Administratrix of the Estate of Hugh Wortham, Deceased v. A.C. & S., Inc., et al., Cause No. 012344*JG-00, in the 239th District Court of Brazoria County.
