“Demonstable Effect” on Parents: Settlement in Teen-ager’s Death
Parents of a teen won a multi-million dollar settlement in the wrongful death of their teenage son, forging new ground for cases in which the deceased has no surviving spouse or children.
Family settle lawsuit
Parents of a teen-ager who died two years ago when he was accidently sprayed with phenol at a Baytown petrochemical company have settled with the company in an out-of-court settlement that is considered the largest of its kind.
Suit Claims Woman Died After Anesthesiology
The family of a young woman who they claim died after an anesthesiology accident filed suit against the doctors and medical organizations they say are responsible.
Woman Files Suit Against Ben Taub Hospital
The mother of a woman who died after surgery filed suit against the hospital, Baylor College of Medicine and seven doctors, alleging that poor supervision and training of residents who administered anesthesia were factors in her daughter’s death.
Former TV Cable Installer Wins Suit
A jury awarded a former cable television installer damages after an electrical accident that cost him both arms.
Store named in drunken driving suit
The Southland Corporation, owner of the 7-Eleven stores, was accused Tuesday of contributing to a car wreck by selling alcoholic beverages to the driver.
Woman sues store chain
The mother of a West University Place teenager seriously injured in a Dec. 22 car crash has filed a 12.5 million lawsuit against a convenient store chain, claiming it sold beer to a minor, who caused the crash because he was allegedly drunk at the wheel.
Maryland Couple, Son Settle in Injury Case with Vending Company
A Bethesda couple and their 5-year-old son settled for injuries the boy suffered more than a year ago when a large vending machine fell on top of him and crushed his skull.
Ex-El Pasoan wins big cases in courtroom
Lawyer Richard Mithoff was in a Houston courtroom last week, poised to begin battle, when his opponents had second thoughts.
Malpractice Settlement for Brain Injured Baby
An out-of-court settlement in a malpractice suit involving Pasadena Bayshore Hospital will result in payments to the child who suffered brain damage at birth because of the negligence of the attending doctor.