Cases
CASE RESULTS: Construction Defect Lawsuit: Maryalyce Cox, Construction
Maryalyce Cox received a defense verdict in a construction case involving the design
construction of an upscale cigar bar in Montgomery County. The plaintiff was the owner of the bar
alleged the cigar humidor failed to maintain the desired humidity
temperature levels
later developed mold forcing the business to close down. Ms. Cox represented the general contractor. After 5 days of trial in 2017, the jury found that our client complied with his contract, did not breach any warranties,
was not negligent. The jury found DTPA violations
awarded damages of over $800,000 only against the engineer
architect, who settled pre-trial.
Personal Injury/ Non-Subscriber Lawsuit: Maryalyce Cox, Personal Injury
In January of 2019, Maryalyce Cox arbitrated a high damages case in which an employee sued her employer, a non-subscriber to Texas Worker's Compensation. Following the arbitration, the arbitrator ruled that that the employer did not violate any duty owed to the employee
awarded the employer a complete victory.
Employment Discrimination Lawsuit: Maryalyce Cox, Labor
Employment
Maryalyce Cox received a defense verdict on behalf of a restaurant that was sued by one of its employees for retaliation. The employee claimed he was fired for filing a worker's compensation claim
missing work for an injury that his co-workers
boss believed were not work-related. After a 5 day arbitration in 2017, the arbitrator ruled in favor of the restaurant, finding the employee's firing was not retaliation.
Construction Defect Lawsuit: Maryalyce Cox, Construction Defect
In May of 2018, Maryalyce Cox received a defense verdict on behalf of a contractor who was sued for construction defects during a home remodel. Following the bench trial in Harris County, Texas, the judge ruled in favor of the contractor.
Trucking Accident Lawsuit: M.C. Carrington
Maryalyce Cox, Personal Injury
In December of 2017, Mr. Carrington
Ms. Cox received a favorable verdict in a lawsuit that resulted from an accident between an 18-wheeler
a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger vehicle alleged a traumatic brain injury
the case was tried in Harris County, Texas.
Employment Lawsuit: Maryalyce Cox, Labor
Employment
Maryalyce Cox received a summary judgment on liability in a race
age discrimination claim filed in federal court by an employee who alleged that she was constructively discharged from her job. The case was filed in federal court in Jefferson County, Texas.
Tom Hampton, et al v. Petrotex Fuels, Inc.: M.C. Carrington, Maryalyce Cox, Commercial Litigation, Breach of Contract
The firm received a summary judgment on liability in a breach of contract case between a gas station owner
a petroleum motor fuel distributor. The firm also won damages on a counter claim tried to a jury. Both sides filed motions for summary judgments. MehaffyWeber's motion for summary judgment was granted on liability, the case was tried on damages in February 2015 in Jefferson County, Texas.
Automobile Accident Lawsuit: Maryalyce Cox, Personal Injury
Maryalyce Cox received a defense verdict in Jefferson County, Texas when a jury found her client was not negligent
did not cause the automobile accident that resulted in the plaintiff's injuries. The jury instead placed liability on the plaintiff.
Bryan Bebee, et al v. Altec Industries, Inc., et al: M.C. Carrington, Maryalyce Cox, Products Liability
Attorneys from MehaffyWeber successfully represented an equipment provider in a products liability case in which the plaintiff was electrocuted on a jobsite with a summary judgment on liability in Polk County, Texas.
Michael Lamar v. HEB, Inc.: M.C. Carrington, Maryalyce Cox, Premises Liability
MehaffyWeber successfully defended a premises liability case
received a summary judgment where the plaintiff claimed he injured his h
while he was a customer of a store.
Michael Jiron Edwards v. E. I. du Pont de Nemours
Company, et al: M.C. Carrington, Maryalyce Cox, Premises Liability
The firm successfully defended a premises liability case
received summary judgment in a lawsuit regarding a railroad crossing.
Robinson v. E. I. du Pont de Nemours
Company, et al: M.C. Carrington, Maryalyce Cox, Premises Liability
The firm successfully defended a premises liability case
received summary judgment in a lawsuit regarding an eye injury in the workplace.
Tiffany Adams Dudley v. Kirkl
's Stores, Inc.: Maryalyce Cox, Premises Liability
MehaffyWeber received a summary judgment in a premises liability case in which the plaintiff slipped
fell inside of a store.
