David Yates News
Beaumont judge keeps TWIA Harvey suit in his court, denies motion for reconsideration
BEAUMONT – For the second time in two months, a district court has opted to keep a Hurricane Harvey lawsuit brought against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association in his court.
Chipotle granted new trial in statutory rape lawsuit, jurors were not allowed to hear that 16-year old girl consented
HOUSTON – Chipotle Mexican Grill will have a second chance to convince a jury that the restaurant chain is not liable for the sexual assault of one its minor employees by the girl’s 26-year old supervisor.
Ferguson Law Firm again named to ‘Best Law Firms in America’
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm has once again been ranked among the Best Law Firms in America.
Jefferson County has collision suit nixed on appeal, justices dismiss case with prejudice
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently found merit in Jefferson County’s plea to the jurisdiction argument, dismissing an automobile collision lawsuit with prejudice.
Stay on Texas opioid MDL continues, drug manufactures set to file motions to dismiss once lifted
HOUSTON – Drug manufactures drew a line in the sand Friday, promising to fire a flurry of motions to dismiss in every opioid lawsuit brought in Texas.
Nail salon seeks summary judgment in JC slip & fall, suit alleges ‘poorly designed’ ramp caused fall
BEAUMONT – An area nail salon is seeking summary judgment in a slip and fall lawsuit alleging that a woman fell because of a “poorly designed” ramp.
Motion to abate denied in Harvey suit, judge however stays discovery until appraisal completed
BEAUMONT – Although a motion to abate was denied in a Hurricane Harvey lawsuit, a district judge has stayed discovery in the litigation until the appraisal process is complete.
Woman holds Bruce’s Seafood liable for motorist crashing into restaurant, files $1M suit
BEAUMONT – When area resident Blanca Myers went to go eat at Bruce’s Seafood Deli earlier this year, having a car smash into the restaurant certainly wasn’t on the menu.
Suit against Farmers Insurance settles before trial, case brought over underinsured motorist benefits
BEAUMONT – A lawsuit brought against Farmers Texas Mutual Insurance Company settled before the case could go to trial.
Al Reed Bail Bonding wins case against area blogger Philip Klein
BEAUMONT – Al Reed Bail Bonding recently won a $5,000 verdict in a small claims case against Philip Klein, who runs an investigation company and moonlights as a blogger.
Mostyn Law sued by hail attorney, claims firm failed to pay up for Hidalgo County suits
HOUSTON – A law firm that was once king when it came to Texas storm litigation has been sued by a Hidalgo County attorney claiming he is owed money from the wave of lawsuits that were brought after hailstorms devastated the Rio Grande Valley six years ago.
Mikal Watts to receive TTLA’s Legislative Advocacy Award
SAN ANTONIO – Mikal Watts, the trial lawyer who represented a convicted former state senator, will be honored by the Texas Trial Lawyers Association with a Legislative Advocacy Award at its next annual meeting.
Templeton to replace Floyd as next judge for 172nd District Court
BEAUMONT – In a race that drew hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions, the candidate who received the least amount of money will be the next judge of the 172nd District Court.
Records show Gravely & Pearson offered to ‘counsel’ school districts hit by Harvey at ‘NO COST’
SAN ANTONIO – Days after Hurricane Harvey hit, a law firm specializing in suing insurance companies offered to counsel school districts hammered by the storm “behind the scenes” and at “NO COST.”
Tony Buzbee wants to be Houston’s next mayor
HOUSTON – One of Texas’ most recognizable trial layers says he wants to put Houston on the map by becoming the city’s next mayor.
No damages awarded in worker’s comp case against BISD
BEAUMONT – No damages were awarded in a worker’s compensation lawsuit brought against the Beaumont Independent School District.
Baseball mom cries foul after son injured running to first, files $1M suit against Nations Baseball, Comcast
BEAUMONT – A baseball mom is hoping to strikeout two defendants for injures her son suffered during a World Series elimination game.
Welch Trucking denied new trial in case netting $1.4M judgment, argues Judge Walston prevented defense from contesting plaintiff’s med bills
BEAUMONT – In a recently filed motion for new trial, which was denied, Welch Trucking argues Judge Kent Walston, 58th District Court, prevented the defendants from contesting medical bills in a jury trial that resulted in nearly $1.4 million in damages – a third of which was awarded for the plaintiff’s medical expenses.