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Reynolds Receives Martindale-Hubbell AV RatingBrett Reynolds recently received Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer review rating of AV. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a well-known peer review rating process, whose ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary and take into consideration the standard of professional ability, as well as professional standards of conduct and ethics. For a complete explanation of the attorney peer review rating system, visit: http://www.martindale.com/xp/Martindale/About_Us/Ratings/ratings_explanation.xml.
B&R Received Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Suit Brett Reynolds recently successfully argued a summary judgment asserted on behalf of a national retailer in a premises liability case. The trial court agreed that no evidence existed of either actual or constructive knowledge of an alleged premises defect prior to the accident. Gloria Reyes v. AutoZone Texas L.P. f/k/a AutoZone, Inc.; No. 2005-CI-18676, 224th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas; Order entered October 20, 2006.
Severe Sanctions Granted Against Opponent of Blakeley & Reynolds Client in Automobile Accident Litigation Brett Reynolds successfully obtained sanctions against a plaintiff on behalf of a client after discovering the plaintiff failed to reveal in deposition or written discovery a serious prior injury to his knee occurring only weeks before the accident made the basis of the suit. The trial court entered an order prohibiting the plaintiff from introducing any evidence of a knee injury at trial. The plaintiff is now seeking to appeal the order instead of try the case. Albert Litterio v. Raul Guzman and Target Corporation; No. 2004-CI-06471, 224th District Court, Bexar County, Texas. Order entered September 21, 2006.
B&R Obtains Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case in El Paso On June 8, 2006, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of a national retailer client of B&R. Brook Swilley successfully argued that no evidence existed of actual or constructive notice by the premise owner of a defect. Juana Esparza v. AutoZone, L.P., No. 2005-6015.
Failure to grant severance results in mandamusBrian Blakeley recently sought the severance and abatement of extra-contractual claims brought against an insurance company client of B&R. After the trial court denied the motion, Blakeley successfully obtained a conditional writ of mandamus directing the trial court to grant the requested relief. In Re
Blakeley appointed to faculty of UT Insurance Law InstituteBrian Blakeley has been selected to serve as a faculty member at the 11th Annual Insurance Law Institute sponsored by the University of Texas School of Law. The program will take place at The Four Seasons Hotel in Austin on December 6 through 8, 2006. Additional information can be obtained at www.utcle.org. Mandamus relief granted for B&R clientB&R sought a writ of mandamus on behalf of a client who was denied an abatement of claims brought against him under the Texas Insurance Code. The Fourth Court of Appeals conditionally granted relief. The trial court was ordered to vacate its order denying abatement and to abate the action as required by statute. In re Behr, 2006 WL 468001. Texas Supreme Court hears argument in Liberty Mutual v. Mid-ContinentThe Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Liberty Mutual v. Mid-Continent on October 18. Brian Blakeley argued on behalf of Mid-Continent. The case is before the court on certified questions from the Fifth Circuit. The questions relate to the duties owed between insurers when one insurer settles a liability claim over the objection of the other. The arguments may be heard on the court’s web site at: http://www.supreme.courts.state.tx.us/oralarguments/audio_2005h.asp Fourth Court affirms judgment for YMCASan Antonio's Fourth Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court ruling in favor of the YMCA in TIG Ins. Co. v. San Antonio YMCA, 172 S.W.3d 652. The YMCA was seeking insurance coverage for two lawsuits involving alleged physical and sexual abuse committed against children by a camp counselor. The YMCA was represented by Blakeley & Reynolds.
Blakeley Named Life FellowBrian Blakeley has been named a Life Fellow by the Texas Bar Foundation. The foundation is a philanthropic organization committed to advancing justice in Texas. The foundation provides grants to educate the public about their rights and responsibilities under the law; provide legal advice to the poor; and help those who turn to the legal system for protection. Visit the foundation's website at http://www.txbf.org/site/pp.asp?c=hjIXK3OSG&b=13518 |
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