In Port Elevator-Brownsville v. Casados, 2012 WL 247985 (Tex. 2012), the Texas Supreme Court reversed a previous judgment from the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals and held that a employee’s claim of negligence was barred by the exclusive-remedy provision of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. The Texas Supreme Court further held that employers cannot, intentionally …
View PageTexas Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Escabedo
On July 1, 2011, the Texas Supreme Court issued its decision in Haygood v. Escabedo, which held that evidence of a plaintiff’s medical expenses at trial is limited to the amount the medical provider has a legal right to be paid. The appellant in the case sought rehearing after the Court’s decision, however, the Court …
View PageCraig Cherry Selected as “Top 40 under 40″ Texas lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association
In February, Craig was recognized and selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the top 40 civil trial lawyers in the State of Texas, under the age of 40. The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership is by …
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