• Case
    Ninth Circuit Says States, Counties Can Sue VW in Dieselgate Cases

    “This opinion reaffirms the rights of state and local authorities, such as Harris County, to enforce penalties for post-sale tampering with automobile emission control devices and to proceed against Volkswagen for its unlawful conduct,” said nationally prominent Houston attorney Richard Mithoff. Mithoff was retained in 2015 by Harris County to lead a team of local lawyers in representing Harris County, including Russell Post, Earnest Wotring and Bennie Agosto.

    PublicationHarris County Attorney’s Office
    Attorneys

    Sherie Potts Beckman, Warner V. Hocker, Richard Warren Mithoff.

    Year

    June 3, 2020

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    9th Circ. Leaves VW Bracing For Post-Sale Tampering Claims

    The Ninth Circuit has poked holes in a federal shield that allowed Volkswagen to dodge claims that it violated two U.S. counties’ anti-tampering laws during its 2015 clean diesel emissions-cheating scandal, exposing the German automaker to additional damages and prolonged legal battles.

    PublicationLaw 360
    Attorneys

    Sherie Potts Beckman, Warner V. Hocker, Richard Warren Mithoff.

    Year

    June 2, 2020

  • Case
    With Billions at stake in VW case, state and counties at odds

    Volkswagen faces billions of dollars in fine in Texas for its admitted cheating on emissions tests, but the potential payday is being held up as the state Attorney General and county officials fight in court over which government agencies will get to claim a share of the proceeds from the German auto giant.

    PublicationHouston Chronicle
    Attorneys

    Richard Warren Mithoff, Sherie Potts Beckman, Warner V. Hocker.

    Year

    July 7, 2017

  • Case
    A Sense of Empathy: Noted Personal Injury Attorney is Representing Harris County in its Case Against Volkswagen

    Richard Mithoff Has Championed the Causes of Consumers, Workers

    PublicationHouston Chronicle
    Attorneys

    Richard Warren Mithoff.

    Year

    August 7, 2016

  • Case
    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.

    PublicationTexas Lawyer
    Attorneys

    Richard Warren Mithoff, Sherie Potts Beckman, Warner V. Hocker.

    Year

    May 25, 2016

  • Case
    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.

    PublicationTexas Lawyer
    Attorneys

    Richard Warren Mithoff, Sherie Potts Beckman, Warner V. Hocker.

    Year

    October 1, 2015

  • Case
    Harris County Seeks Millions from Volkswagen for Unlawful Fumes

    County Retains Richard Mithoff to Help Litigate Case

    PublicationHouston Chronicle
    Attorneys

    Richard Warren Mithoff, Sherie Potts Beckman, Warner V. Hocker.

    Year

    September 30, 2015