Cases
Representative Matters: Achieved a defense verdict for an automotive parts manufacturer in one of the first asbestos cases tried in Ohio under a tort reform statute.
Achieved a defense verdict in Texas for a chemical company in a gross negligence mesothelioma case brought by the family of a deceased long-term employee.
Achieved numerous defense verdicts throughout Texas for a former refractory materials manufacturer.
Obtained numerous defense verdicts in Houston
Jefferson County, TX, for a former amosite (a variety of asbestos) insulation manufacturer.
Trials to Date: Arthur H. Juni Jr.
Mary Juni vs. A. O. Smith Water Products, et al.
Index No. 190315/2012
In the Supreme Court of the state of New York
Jim Powers as counsel for Dana Companies, LLC
Case settled during trial March, 2014.
Patrick McCloskey
Mary Anne McCloskey vs. A. O. Smith Corporation, et al.
Index No. 190441/2012
In the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Jim Powers as counsel for Dana Companies, LLC.
Case settled during trial January, 2014.
Robert Kolbe Hill
Rachel Hill, his wife vs. Azko Nobel Paints LLC formerly known as The Glidden Company, et al., Cause No. 2011-56860
In the 190th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas
Jim Powers as counsel for CertainTeed Corporation
Case settled during trial March, 2013.
Calvin R. Beyerlin
Brenda Beyerlin, husb
wife vs. 3M Bondo Corporation, et al.
Cause No. 11-2-10780-4
Superior Court of Washington for Pierce County
Jim Powers as counsel for Dana Companies, LLC.
Case settled during trial February, 2012.
Genevieve Gray, Executrix of the Estate of Donald C. Gray, Deceased vs. Dana Companies, LLC, improperly named as Victor Products, et al.
Case No. 2690
Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
Jim Powers as counsel for Dana Companies, LLC.
Case settled during trial December, 2011.
Roy Higdon vs. Union Carbide Corporation, et al.
Cause No. 2010-35909
In the 151st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. Ian Cloud
Jory Lange, Heard, Robins, Cloud & Black for Plaintiffs
Jim Powers co-counsel for Union Carbide Corporation
Case settled during trial November, 2011.
Richard Steiner
Christie Steiner v. Advance Auto Parts, individually
as successor-in-interest, parent, alter ego
/or equitable trustee of Western Auto Supply, et al.
Cause No. 1374169
Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Barbara
Jim Powers as counsel for Dana Companies, LLC.
dismissed after jury selection August 11, 2011.
Steward Gibboney, et al., v. A.W. Chesterton Company, et al.
Case No. 676502
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Kelley & Ferraro, LLP. For Plaintiffs
Jim Powers as counsel for Dana Companies, LLC fka Dana Corporation
Defense Verdict
August 5, 2011.
Bonnie Thiele, Individually
as Personal Representative of the Estate of Floyd Thiele, Deceased,
on Behalf of All Wrongful Death Beneficiaries vs. Ametek, Inc., et al.
Cause No. 2009-37869-ASB
In the Asbestos MDL Pre-Trial Court of Harris County, Texas. **Transferred From** Floyd Thiele
Bonnie Thiele vs. Union Carbide Corporation, et al.
Cause No. 51677
In the 412th Judicial District Court of Brazoria County, Texas. Hissey Kientz for Plaintiffs
Jim Powers co-counsel for Union Carbide Corporation
Defense Verdict
December 14, 2010.
Oscar Torres v. Union Carbide Corporation
Cause No. 2009-06-3742-A
In the 107th District Court of Cameron County, Texas
Judge Benjamin Euresti presiding
Jim Powers co-counsel for Union Carbide
Steve Kherkher
Troy Ch
ler, William Kherkher for Plaintiff
Living mesothelioma case
Plaintiffs Verdict, 3 million dollar verdict, 45% liability assigned to Union Carbide, Feb-March 2010.
John J. Robinson, as Personal Representative of the Heirs
Estate of Charles Whitehead, Jr. Deceased
on Behalf of all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries, et al., vs. A. O. Smith Corporation, et al
Cause No. 2004-51352-L-ASB
In the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. **Severed From** Robert Goodwin, et al., vs. A. O. Smith Corporation, et al
Cause No. 2004-51352
In the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas **Transferred From**Robert Goodwin, et al., vs. Able Supply Company, et al
Cause No. 29772
In the 239th Judicial District Court of Brazoria County, Texas. Jim Powers co-counsel for CertainTeed Corporation
Settled at Mediation after first week of trial
October 12, 2009.
Rebecca Boeckman, et al. vs. A. W. Chesterton Company, et al.
Cause No. RG07327555
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
Jim Powers as counsel for Quintec Industries, Inc.
case settled after jury selection July 2009.
Oliver D. Smith
Peggy Ann Bowen Smith, vs. Crane Co., et al.
Cause No. 06CV1393
In the 122nd District Court of Galveston County, Texas
Judge John Ellison presiding
Jim Powers First chair for Union Carbide
Denyse Clancy
Russell Budd, Baron & Budd, for Plaintiff
Living mesothelioma case
Plaintiffs Verdict, 8.2 million dollar verdict, 2% liability assigned to Union Carbide, November 2007.
Luis Ytuarte, Jr. vs. Quigley Co.
In the County Court at Law Number 3 in El Paso, County, Texas (First chair for Quigley)
2007.
Joseph Mallia
Gale Mallia, his wife vs. Bennett Auto Supply, et al.
In the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in
for Miami-Dade County, Florida (November 28, 2005 - December 15, 2005).
Gertrude Chopp, et al
Milam County
(First Chair for Quigley)
Defense Verdict
2003.
Patricia Pippin, Don N. Pippin, Gregory S. Pippin,
Johnnie Mae Wooten, Individually
as Heir of Donald C. Pippin vs. A. O. Smith Corporation, et al
In the 405th District Court of Galveston County, Texas (First chair for Quigley) Defense Verdict
2003.
James Winford Duckett, et al. vs. A C
S, Inc., et al
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 Calhoun County, Texas (First Chair for Quigley) Defense Verdict
2003.
James McKenzie et al., vs. Pittsburgh Corning Corp., et al.
In the 157th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas (First chair for Union Carbide Corporation)
Defense Verdict
2002.
Verda Sutton vs. A C
S, Inc., et al
In the 356th District Court of Hardin County (First Chair for Dana)
Defense Verdict
2002.
William Bevis, et al vs. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, et al.
In the 37th District Court of Bexar County, Texas
February 15, 2001 - February 21, 2001 (First chair for Quigley).
Efigenio Chavez, et al. vs. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, et al.
In the 197th Judicial District Court of Cameron County, Texas
(First chair for Quigley)
Defense Verdict, 2001.
Aaron Edwards, et al. vs. PCC, et al.
In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas
February 20, 2000 - March 3, 2000 (First chair for PCC).
James L. Mouton, et al. vs. PCC, et al.
In the 280th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas
2000.
Bennie Kristek vs. PCC, et al.
In the 172nd Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas
February, 1999 (First Chair for PCC).
Robert Roberts, et al. vs. PCC, et al.
In the 28th Judicial District Court of Nueces County, Texas
January 18, 1999 - February 1, 1999 (First chair for PCC).
Hermisillo vs. Pittsburgh Corning Corp., et al.
In the District County Court of El Paso County, Texas
April 9, 1999 (First chair for PCC).
Clifford Richter vs. PCC, et al.
Judicial District Court of Milam County, Texas
1998 (First chair for PC).
James Beasley, et al. vs. PCC, et al.
In the 122nd Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas
November, 1998.
David Guajardo vs. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
Cause No. 90-02439
In the 61st Judicial District of Harris County, Texas (First chair for Pittsburgh Corning)
September, 1996.
William L. Booth
Leva L. Booth vs. Fibreboard Corp, et al.
In the 189th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas
December, 1995.
Grady Kennedy, et ux. vs. Owens Corning Fiberglas, et al.
In the 152nd Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas
1995.
Partial Trials: Vicki Greenl
Branville, et al. v. Midwest Insulation
Material Co., et al.
Cause No. CJ-2008-06296
In the District Court of Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma
Jim Powers as counsel for Union Carbide Corporation
Case settled before Voir Dire
Estate of Mary Zeleskey v. Dana Corporation, et al.
Cause No. 2009/10-1799
Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, PA
Jim Powers counsel for Dana Companies, LLC
Continued during voir dire.
Bruce Karas
Susan Karas v. Rapid America Corp, et al
No. 09 L 012290
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL, County Department, Law Division. Cooney
Conway for Plaintiffs
Jim Powers co-counsel for Union Carbide Corporation
Case settled before Voir Dire
January 4, 2011.
Elodie Granier Rome, et al v. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., et al
No. 09-9865
In the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana
August 23, 2010
(Co-counsel for Union Carbide)
Case settled before Voir Dire.
Jack Parker, et al. vs. GAF Corporation, et al.
In the 23rd Judicial District Court of Brazoria County, Texas
September 6, 2003 - September 11, 2003
October 13, 2003 - October 22, 2003 (First chair for UCC).
Charles R. Latham
W
a Latham, et al vs. Garlock, Inc., et al.
In the 23rd Judicial District Court of Brazoria County, Texas
December 10, 2001 - December 13, 2001 (First chair for UCC).
Rozella A. Fetterman, et al. v. Owens Corning (a/k/a Owens Corning Corporation), et al.
Cause No. DV98-01607-I
Dallas County, Texas (Four non-malignant asbestos claimaints) (Co-counsel with SJF for Quigley) May 9-12, 2001. Case settled during trial.
Brenda Bright, et al. vs. Owens Corning Fiberglas Corp., et al.
In the 23rd Judicial District Court of Brazoria County, Texas
January 29, 2001 - February 14, 2001 (First chair for USG).
Eugene Broussard, et al vs. AC&S, Inc., et al
In the 58th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas
May 14, 2001 - May 25, 2001 (First chair for USG).
Pat Downey, et al vs. AC&S, Inc., et al
In the District Court of Galveston County, Texas
February 11, 2002 (First chair for Quigley).
Horace Chatham v. AC
S
Cause Co. 85-185B
Harris County, Texas
Judge Don Wittig presiding
(The largest all issues asbestos trial in the United States
289 individual claimaints) September 1990 through February 1991. Plaintiff's verdict
case later overturned on appeal.
Haywood Breaux v. Owen Corning, B-88-0695 (U.S. Dist. Ct. - E.D. Tex. (First chair for Fibreboard Corporation) 1994.
In Re Asbestos (Avondale Flight One) Civil District Court New Orleans, Louisiana
Judge Doherty presiding (member of Fibreboard trial team) 1994. Case settled during trial.
