By: Jarad L. Kent; Betty S. Young In January of 2018, the Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation provided guidance on 49 C.F.R. Part 40, providing a question and answer on a Medical Review Officer’s reporting obligations under 49 C.F.R. §40.135 and §40.327 […]
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act – Public perception can mean more than actual existence
By: Monica Rey Bailey Regardless of if the shirt fits, think twice before you wear it. Under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”), what a business or individual puts forth to the general public can be held deceptive regardless of the actual relationship between the parties. We recently came across this issue in a […]
Appellate Court Upholds Jury Verdict in Favor of Plastic Surgeon
A Texas appeals panel has upheld a take-nothing jury verdict against a North Texas woman who lost her malpractice case against a local plastic surgeon, finding that the jury instructions were proper and that the woman cannot get another trial. The physician was represented at the original trial by the firm’s Bill Chamblee. The plaintiff’s […]
Bill Chamblee Named to D Magazine’s 2018 List of Best Lawyers in Dallas
The firm is pleased to announce that name partner Bill Chamblee has been named to the list of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for 2018. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Mr. Chamblee has appeared on the elite list, which is compiled by the publication’s editors based on nomination from lawyers across North […]
William H. Chamblee and Matthew Loving Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict on Behalf of Anesthesiology Physician, CRNA, and the Anesthesia Group
William H. Chamblee and Matthew Loving obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of an anesthesiologist, a CRNA, and their practice group. Plaintiff experienced prolonged abdominal pain one year after lap band surgery. Her physician recommended a standard laparoscopic day surgery to examine the source of the pain and to diagnose any developing symptoms. Unexpected […]
William H. Chamblee and Annik L. Morgan Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict on behalf of Radiologist ◦ Health Care
William H. Chamblee and Annik L. Morgan obtained a unanimous defense verdict in favor of a radiologist who interpreted a non-contrast head/brain CT scan during an acute stroke protocol. The case was tried in the 416th Judicial District Court, Collin County, Texas. The Plaintiffs’ claimed that the radiologist failed to accurately interpret the CT scan, […]
Jarad Kent Named to Texas Rising Stars List
The firm is pleased to announce that partner Jarad Kent has again been named to the Rising Stars list of the state’s top young lawyers. This year marks the fourth consecutive time on the list for Mr. Kent, who represents clients in medical malpractice defense as well as other litigation, including claims involving personal injury, […]
Jeffrey W. Ryan and Matt Loving Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict ◦ Health Care
Jeff Ryan and Matt Loving obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a Physical Medicine and Rehab doctor. Over seven days of trial in the 199th District Court of Texas, Jurors heard of the care and treatment before and after unexpected complications following a routine MRI procedure. Plaintiffs alleged negligence of multiple physicians and […]
Jeffrey W. Ryan Obtains Jury Verdict on behalf of Emergency Room Physician ◦ Health Care
Jeff Ryan recently obtained a jury verdict on behalf of one Ft. Worth emergency room physician following a directed verdict on behalf of another emergency room physician. The case which was tried in the 348th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas involved allegations that multiple physicians failed to timely diagnose and treat a 42 year old […]
Senior Associate Shawna Dalrymple Achieves Board Certification
The firm is proud to announce that senior associate Shawna Dalrymple is now Board Certified in Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Dalrymple’s practice focuses on a wide variety of civil litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury, premises and product liability, as well as veterinary malpractice. “Achieving board certification […]
