Med Mal in Texas: Time to Tweak the Reforms? Plaintiff and Defense Lawyers Both See Room for Modifications
Since January, well-known Houston plaintiff Lawyer Richard Mithoff filed on behalf of clients three petitions against medical providers in state court in Houston—more than the total number of such claims he filed in the previous seven years.
In those petitions, Mithoff targeted a hospital that allegedly allowed a nurse to give a nondiabetic patient insulin causing brain damage and two other sets of providers that allegedly failed to properly diagnose patients’ conditions.
Mithoff Tapped to Lead Steering Committee in Volkswagen Emissions Litigation
The Austin judge overseeing pretrial matters in the Texas multidistrict air pollution litigation against Volkswagen has appointed Houston plaintiff’s lawyer Richard Mithoff as lead counsel for the Texas Clean Air Act county plaintiff’s steering committee.
Historic Tobacco Case Re-examined: Biggest Litigation Win Ever or Complete Scam?
Twenty years ago, Texas entered into a landmark agreement with tobacco companies. Houston lawyer Richard Mithoff represented Harris County in a separate litigation, netting millions of dollars for the citizens of the county and state.
Awarded to Texas Counties and Hospital Districts in Tobacco Settlement
Richard Mithoff, the Houston trial lawyer who secured a $2.2 billion settlement in 1998 for Texas counties against tobacco companies, is now going up against Volkswagen Group of America and Audi of America in vehicle emissions litigation for Harris County.
Mithoff to Represent Harris County in Emissions Suit Against Volkswagen
Richard Mithoff, the Houston trial lawyer who secured a $2.2 billion settlement in 1998 for Texas counties against tobacco companies, is now going up against Volkswagen Group of America and Audi of America in vehicle emissions litigation for Harris County.
Harris County Seeks Millions from Volkswagen for Unlawful Fumes
County Retains Richard Mithoff to Help Litigate Case
Texas SuperLawyers Selects Three Mithoff Law attorneys for 2015
Texas Super Lawyers has recognized three Mithoff Law attorneys in its 2015 annual award listing. This list of top Texas attorneys, a Thomson Reuters publication, is based on peer recognition and professional achievements. Of those nominated, only 5 percent of the total lawyers in the state are selected for inclusion.
Entergy Sued Over Allegations of Negligence Leading to Electrician’s Death
A father and mother from Idaho are suing three energy production companies over claims of negligence resulting in their son’s death.
Mithoff Awarded 2015 Leon Green Award for Outstanding Contributions to Legal Profession
Texas Law Review recognizes Mithoff