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New Law Gets Introduced to Curb Sexual Misconduct
The 86th Texas Legislature deals with a lot of elements related to sexual harassment including the sending of unwanted nudes via the internet. So a new law got introduced to curb sexual misconduct. According to the new law, sending unsolicited nude photos is now a criminal offense. By definition, ‘nude photos’ include one or more…
Beaumont Texas natives Brent Coon and Jim Morris Win Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas
– PRESS RELEASE – Beaumont Texas natives Brent Coon and Jim Morris Win Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas A Las Vegas, NV federal court jury today returned a unanimous verdict of five million dollars in favor of an injured railroad worker against his employer, the freight-hauling Union Pacific Railroad (HQ:…
2 Year Old Child Suffers Brain Injuries In Red Light Crash
A major car accident in Harris County led to severe brain injuries to a 2-year old boy. The crash occurred very early in the morning, before 5 a.m., on Sam Houston Parkway. The boy was in one of the two vehicles involved in this red light crash, together with his father, who has also suffered…
660 more ITC Fire Cases Filed by Brent Coon & Associates
Attorneys at Brent Coon & Associates in Houston filed six hundred and sixty (660) new claims against the Intercontinental Terminals Corporation (ITC), filing in Texas State District Court late yesterday afternoon. Allegations ranging from acute respiratory injuries and personal injury damages, to lost business and wages from the closing of the shipping channel and the…
Can Someone Drive My Car if They’re Not on My Insurance?
If you’ve ever asked to borrow a friend’s car, they probably told you they would but couldn’t because you’re not on their insurance. A lot of people think that, if someone else is driving your car, they won’t be covered for an accident. This isn’t true. For the most part, insurance follows the car, not…
Who is Liable in a Car Accident: The Driver or the Owner?
There are all sorts of reasons why someone may borrow your car. You may lend it to one of your kids. Or, your neighbor’s car’s in the shop and they ask if they can use your car to run to the store. The last thing we think about when we lend our car out is that…
Brent Coon awarded 2019 “Best Lawyers in Texas” by Wall Street Journal
Brent Coon is proud to be named by The Wall Street Journal, the 2019 “Best Lawyers in Texas.” Attorneys included in 2019 “Best Lawyers” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.…
Judge Converts $59.8 Million Verdict into $60 Million Judgment
Armando Guerrero III vs. Nydia Pena is among the most discussed drunk driving cases in recent times. Tried in Bexar County, the case is back in the news for a San Antonio judge converts $59.8 million verdict into $60 million judgment. The ruling sends a big message to Texas and other states. The difference between…
What Happens if You Leave Whiplash Untreated?
One of the most common injuries sustained in a car accident is whiplash. Whiplash is caused by your neck being stretched too far in one direction. Our necks aren’t built to be rotated or stretched too far. When this happens, it can be very painful. The good news is that whiplash isn’t permanent. It usually…
Exploding Lithium Battery Severely Burns Houston Man
July 25, 2019 On Saturday, August 9, 2018, Shawn Herrington suffered severe burns when an 3.7V Li-ion Rechargeable FLAT TOP Hybrid IMR battery, commonly used for vaping and e-Cigarettes, exploded violently in his pocket. The e-Cig battery was marketed and sold to Mr. Herrington by Orbtronic, LLC, and resulted in Mr. Herrington suffering severe injuries…
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Texas A&M donors’ lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over Kyle Field seats and parking to proceed
By David Barron, Correspondent A Brazos County state district judge has cleared the way for a long-delayed trial showdown between a group of disillusioned Texas A&M donors and the A&M-affiliated 12th Man Foundation, stemming from a decade-old dispute over seating and parking rights at Kyle Field. State District Judge George Jerrell Wise on Wednesday signed an order denying a summary…
Lawsuit Against Texas A&M Aggies 12th Man Foundation Moves Forward
A legal showdown between former Texas A&M donors and the 12th Man Foundation will proceed at last. A Brazos County judge has ruled that a lawsuit between former Texas A&M Aggies donors and the 12th Man Foundation will move forward, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports. On Wednesday, State District Judge George Jerrell Wise…
Texas A&M donors’ lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over seating, parking dispute cleared for trial
A group of Texas A&M donors will finally get their day in court for a dispute against the 12th Man Foundation over parking and seating at Kyle Field. According to the Houston Chronicle, a judge in Brazos County last week denied a summary judgment motion from the 12th Man Foundation, which sought to dismiss the…