Cases
Representative Matters: Plaintiff Katherine Lydon, Individually
as Executrix of the Estate of John T. Lydon, Jr., by her agent The Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust v. T&N Limited
TAF International Limited
In the United States District Court of Massachusetts
Civil Action No.: 1:12-CV-10013-RWZ
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV presiding (Peritoneal mesothelioma death case)
June 9, 2014 (First Chair for T&N
TAF)
Plaintiff verdict issued June 20, 2014 though still favorable for the clients. Plaintiffs Kenneth L. Robinette
Margaret L. Martinez v. T&N Limited, f/k/a T&N PLC, f/k/a Turner & Newall Limited, et al
In the United States District Court of Missouri
Case No. 4:12-cv-00409-ODS
Judge Ortrie D. Smith presiding
March 10, 2014 (First Chair for T&N Limited [last remaining defendant])
Case settled during jury selection. Plaintiffs Leroy Boehm
Marlene Boehm v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation, et al
In the Circuit Court of Multnomah County, Oregon
Case No. 1301-01211
Honorable Jerry B. Hodson presiding
November 25, 2013 (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific)
Case settled during jury selection. Plaintiffs Patrick Claiborne, Brian Claiborne,
Deonna Powell, Individually
as Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Lawrence Armstrong, Deceased,
on Behalf of All Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Lawrence Armstrong v. Pangborn Corporation, et al
In the Circuit Court of Claiborne County, Mississippi
Civil Action No. 2011-189
Judge Lamar Pickard presiding
September 3-11, 2013 (First Chair for American Optical [last defendant remaining]). Defense verdict. Evelyn C. Molloy v. Crane Co., et al
In the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Index No. 190121-10
Judge Martin Shulman presiding
June 17-18, 2013. (Counsel for The Scotts Company)
Case settled during jury selection. Plaintiffs Frank Rugnetta, John Dellarata, Raymond Sabo
Murray Blonder v. Georgia-Pacific, LLC, et al
In the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Index No. 11190248
Judge Martin Shulman presiding (consolidation of six mesothelioma cases, four with claims against Georgia-Pacific)
November 12, 2012 (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific)
Case settled after sixteen weeks in trial. Plaintiff Daniel Skinner v. Basco Drywall
Painting, et al
In the Superior Court of Alameda County, California
No. RG11599223
Judge Jo-Lynne Q. Lee presiding (living mesothelioma matter)
October 9, 2012 (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific). Case settled after jury selection. Plaintiffs O. David Durham
Keitha Durham v. General Electric Company, et al
In the Jefferson Circuit Court, Division Eleven (11)
No. 09-CI-09756
Judge Brian C. Edwards presiding (wrongful death case)
May 8, 2012 (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific). Case settled during jury selection. Plaintiff Charles Channing v. Brake & Clutch Supply, Inc., et al
In the Superior Court of Washington for Snohomish County
No. 11-2-06764-3
Judge Michael T. Downes presiding (living mesothelioma matter)
April 9, 2012 (First Chair for Brien Motors). Case settled during first week of trial. Plaintiffs Cosimo Cotrona, et al v. Georgia-Pacific, et al
In the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Index No. 190377/10
Judge Martin Schulman presiding (consolidation of eleven mesothelioma cases, six with claims against Georgia-Pacific)
July 11, 2011 (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific). Case settled after six weeks of trial. Cause No. 2009-41307
Kirk Ford v. EG Systems, Inc. d/b/a Scotts Lawn Service
In the 270th Judicial District Court of Harris County, TX
Judge Brent Gamble presiding (alleged breach of employment contract
fraud in the inducement to sales contract). Case disposed of by successful motion for summary judgment on March 2, 2011
plaintiff's appeal dismissed by the 14th Court of Appeals in November 2011. Plaintiffs Embry. R. Trimble
Edna Trimble v. Georgia Pacific, et al. In the State Court of Forsyth County, GA
Civil Action File No. 08SC-1831
Judge T. Russell McClell
presiding (pleural mesothelioma death case)
June 8, 2011 (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific). Defense verdict. Plaintiffs Leroy Moran, Thomas Simonvich
Mark Lonergan v. A.O. Smith Water Products Co., et al
In the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Index No: 190433/09
Judge Judith Gische presiding (consolidation of seven mesothelioma cases)
March 2, 2011 (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific). Case settled after five weeks of trial. Violet Curry , as Personal Representative for the Estate of Michael Curry v. American St
ard Inc., et al
In the United States District Court Southern District of New York
Civ. No.: 08 CV 10228 (JSG)
Judge James S. Gwin presiding (mesothelioma death case) January 10, 2011 (Lead Trial Counsel for Georgia-Pacific). Case settled after motions in limine . Annie Sue Chancellor, Individually
on Behalf of all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of James L. Chancellor, Deceased, v. Pangborn Corporation, et al
In the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial District of Jones County, MS
Civil Action No. 2007-48-CV5
Judge Billy Joe L
rum presiding (silicosis/lung cancer death case)
October 25, 2010 (First Chair Trial Lawyer for American Optical). Case settled during voir dire . Cause No. 2009-05179
Regina Fay Lucas, Individually
as Executrix of the Estate of Sclina Fay Flowers, Archie Mack Flowers, Renee Harkey, Delilah Arolfo, Archie Earl Flowers
Bessie Baughman v. Clearlake Senior Living Limited Partnership d/b/a Rosemont at Clear Lake Senior Living Community (alleged breach of contract for the provision of personal care at an assisted living facility
medical malpractice). Case decided in favor of defendant on basis of motion for summary judgment.In the 190th Judicial District of Harris County, TX
Judge Patricia Kerrigan. And, Cause No. 14-10-00544-CV
Regina Fay Lucas, Individually
as Executrix of the Estate of Sclina Fay Flowers, Archie Mack Flowers, Renee Harkey, Delilah Arolfo, Archie Earl Flowers
Bessie Baughman v Clearlake Senior Living Limited Partnership d/b/a Rosemont at Clear Lake Senior Living Community
In the Court of Appeals, Fourteenth District of Texas. Verdict affirmed 2010
D. Ann Dix, Individually
as Successor in Interest of Decedent William G. Dix, Holly L. Benardez
Donna A. Harkins v. Buffalo Pumps, Inc., et al, Case No. BC387848 Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, Judge Michelle R. Rosenblatt presiding (mesothelioma case)
March 15, 2010 (First Chair Trial Lawyer for Georgia-Pacific). Case settled during jury selection. In re Quigley Company, Inc., Case No. 04-15739 (SMB) United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York, Judge Stuart Bernstein presiding (Contested Bankruptcy Confirmation)
September 23 - December 16, 2009 (First Chair for Pfizer Inc., the parent company). Mary Katherine Irwin v. General Motors Corporation, et al. Cause No. CC-01-01955-C
Metcalfe County, Louisville, KY
Judge Phil Patton presiding (living mesothelioma, household exposure case) (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific) February 13-24, 2007. Defense verdict. Melody A. Dean, Individually
as Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Mikul, Holly Mikul,
Paul Mikul v. American St
ard, et al. Cause No. BC 332247
Los Angeles County, CA
Judge Ronald Sohigian presiding (deceased mesothelioma case) (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific) September 17-November 24, 2006. Defense verdict. Saeed Behshid v. Bondex International Inc., et al
Case No.: BC 343 104
Los Angeles County, CA
Hon. Ricardo Torres presiding (living mesothelioma case) (First Chair for Georgia-Pacific) June 5-12, 2006. Case settled during trial. Clarence Christian v. Phillips 66 Co, et al
Cause No. D-115,447
Ector County, TX
Judge John T. Lewis presiding (multiple living asbestosis claimants) (First Chair for Union Carbide) June 27-July 8, 2005. Case settled during trial. Johnny Jackson v. UCC
Cause No. 2003-30182
Harris County, TX
Judge John Coselli presiding (living asbestosis case) (First Chair for Union Carbide) April 18-25, 2005. Defense verdict. B.W. Richie v. UCC
Cause No. 2003-1225-CCL2-2
Gregg County, TX
Judge Alphonso Charles presiding (two living asbestosis cases) (First Chair for Union Carbide) May 17-26, 2005. Defense verdict for Richie
plaintiff verdict for Brown, $100,000 with no punitive damages. William Hill v. UCC
Cause No. 2003-30179
Harris County, TX
Judge John Coselli presiding (living asbestosis case) (First Chair for Union Carbide) May 3-16, 2005. Defense verdict. Fred M. Wright, et al. v. A.C.
S., Inc., et al. Cause No. D-167,964
Jefferson County, TX
Judge M. Shuffield presiding (living mesothelioma case) (First Chair for Pfizer Inc.
Quigley) April 26-27, 2004. Case settled after jury selection. Michael O'Reilly v. Robert A. Keasbey Co., et al. Cause No. 103255-02
Supreme Court of the United States of New York, NY
Judge Martin Shulman presiding (deceased lung cancer) (First Chair for Pfizer Inc.
Quigley) June 30-July 2003. Case settled during trial. James Edward Hall
Margaret Jane Hall, et al. v. GAF Corporation (f/k/a NEWCO Holdings, Inc.), et al. Cause No.13805 BH00
Brazoria County, TX
Judge Ogdan Bass presiding. (living mesothelioma case) (First Chair for Union Carbide Corporation) April 28-May1, 2003. Case settled during trial. Harry Simkins
Janet Simkins v. A.C.
S, Inc., et al
Cause No.: CC-02-07765-B
Dallas County Court at Law No. 2, Dallas County, TX. Judge John B. Peyton presiding (living mesothelioma) (First Chair for Quigley) February 24-March 3, 2003. Case settled during trial. Susan MacDonald, et al. v. Bondex International, Inc., et al
Cause No. BC 265537
Los Angeles County, CA
Judge David Workman presiding (living household mesothelioma case) (First Chair for Quigley) July 29-August 8, 2002. Case settled during trial. Donald Hill, et al. v. OCF, et al. Cause No. 00CV0779
Galveston, TX
Judge Wayne Mallia presiding. (living mesothelioma case) (First Chair for Quigley
Pfizer Inc.) June 2002. Case settled during trial. Sam G. Stathakos, et al. v. A.C.
S, Inc., et al
Cause No. 00CV0342
Galveston, TX
Judge Wayne Mallia presiding. (First Chair for Union Carbide Corporation) (five non-malignant asbestos plaintiffs)
June 5-13, 2002. Case settled during trial. William Lee Roberts, Jr., et al v. AP Green Industries, et al. Cause No. 49D02-9601-MI-0001-687
Marion County, Indianapolis, IN
Judge Kenneth Johnson presiding (living mesothelioma case) (First Chair for Pfizer Inc.) April 2002. Case settled during trial. Donald Cipov v. A.C.
S, Inc., et al. Cause No. 141-189827-01, Tarrant Co., TX
Judge Ken Curry presiding (living mesothelioma) (First Chair for defendant Quigley) December 2002. Defense verdict. Simeon Johnson v. A.C.
S, Inc. Holmes County, MS
Judge Jannie Holmes presiding (seven asbestosis claimants) (First Chair for Quigley
Pfizer Inc.) October 8-11, 2001. Case settled during trial. John Henderson v. Quigley
Cause No. 01-2-02403-5 SEA in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County (deceased mesothelioma case) (First Chair for Pfizer Inc.
Quigley) October 2001. Case non-suited as to Quigley following jury selection. Diane Brooks v. A.C.
S, Inc., et al
Cause No. B-150,374-AG, Jefferson County, TX
Judge Gary S
erson presiding (ten household asbestos exposure claimants
one industrial exposure claimant) (First Chair for T&N) July 9-31, 2001. Nine defense verdicts for T&N
one award in favor of asbestosis plaintiff. Case settled for T&N during jury deliberation. Rozella A. Fetterman, et al. v. Owens Corning (a/k/a Owens Corning Corporation), et al. Cause No. DV98-01607-I
Dallas County, TX (four non-malignant asbestos claimants) (Co-counsel with JHP for Quigley) May 9-12, 2001. Case settled during trial. Herman Wells v. Flexitallic
Cause No. A-161, 748
58th JDC, Jefferson County, TX
Judge James Mehaffy presiding (22 claimants with various asbestos related disease allegations) (First Chair for USG) January 16-February 8, 2001. Plaintiff verdict against all remaining defendants. Brenda Bright, et al. vs. Owens Corning Fiberglas Corp., et al. Cause No. 11414*BH00
23rd Judicial District, Brazoria County, TX
mesothelioma claimant
Jim Powers First Chair for U.S. Gypsum
Sharla Frost Chair for U.S. Gypsum
Mark Lanier, Lanier, Parker & Sullivan, for Plaintiff
January/February 2001. Settled during trial. Jess Lemons v. A.C.
S, Inc. Cause No. 3308 BH 97
Brazoria County, TX
Judge Ben Hardin presiding (deceased lung cancer case) (First Chair for USG)
October 9-24, 2000. Plaintiff verdict
however, percentage against USG below threshold for joint
several liability
no punitive damages. Homer Screws v. PCC
Cause No. 96-47898
Harris County, TX
Judge Brent Gamble presiding
(First Chair for PCC) (20 Asbestosis Claimants) April 10-16, 2000. Case dismissed because PCC filed for bankruptcy. Robert Lee Durham v. Able Supply
Cause No. 98-758-B, 188th Judicial District, Gregg County, TX
Judge David Brabham presiding. (two deceased lung cancer cases) (First Chair for PCC) February 14-28, 2000. Plaintiff's verdict for Durham only. Kenneth Shirley v. PCC
Cause No. 95-10495
Travis County, TX
Judge Scott McCowen presiding (asbestosis claimant) (First Chair for PCC) May 10-17, 1999. Defense verdict. Graham v. PCC
Cause No. 25, 066
Milam County, TX
Judge Charles Lance presiding (four asbestosis claimants) (First Chair for PCC)
April 6-10, 1999. Defense verdicts in three of four cases
no past damages or punitive damages assessed in plaintiff award. Raper v. PCC
Cause No. CC-98-8060-C
County Court of Law #3, Dallas County, TX
Judge Robert Genavine presiding (trial team with Rob Hamblett
Jeff
conducted the voir dire for PCC in living mesothelioma case) March 22-April 2, 1999. Plaintiff's verdict. Kenneth Hunter, et al. v. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, et al. Cause No. 63954
6th Judicial District, Lamar County, TX
Judge Lovett presiding (16 non-malignant plaintiffs)
(First Chair for Pittsburgh Corning Corporation) March 1999. Settled after jury selection. Gerald Falgout v. Owens Illinois, et al, Cause No. 91CV1081, In the Judicial District of Galveston County, TX
(First Chair for Fibreboard Corporation.)1995. Settled after jury selection. Louella Coates et al. v. AC & S, INC., et al
Cause No. No. 90-1448
Federal District Court, New Orleans, LA (First Chair for Fibreboard) November 1994. Case settled after jury selection. Horace Chatham v. A.C.
S
Cause Co. 85-185B
Harris County, TX
Judge Don Wittig presiding (the largest all-issues asbestos trial in the United States
289 individual claimants) (First Chair for Johns Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust) September 1990 - February 1991. Plaintiffs' verdict
case later overturned on appeal. Funk v. A.C.
S
Cause No. 85-18238
Harris County, TX
Judge Shern Smith presiding (four asbestosis claimants) (First Chair for Johns Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust) May 1990. Defense verdict in three of four cases. Bayou Woods Condominiums v. Tremco, 215th Harris County
Judge Eugene Chambers presiding (Second chair for defendant Tremco) (Construction Defect Case for roofing product)
September 1990. Case settled during jury deliberations. Glenven Guy Sloan v. Eagle Picher, Cause No. 15586
Morris County, TX
Judge Moye presiding (living asbestosis case) (First Chair for Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust) January 1990. Plaintiff's verdict for $140,000. Bob Kahlua Smith v. CRC Industries, Inc., Calhoun County, TX
Judge Hunter presiding. (trichloroethane exposure case) (First Chair for CRC) 1990. Case settled during jury deliberations. Three-S Tavern, Inc. v. State Farm Insurance Company
Cause No. 86-51445
Harris County, TX
Judge Loescher presiding (second chair for defendant State Farm) (first-party insurance dispute arising from an alleged commercial arson) 1989. Plaintiff's verdict.
