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Supreme Court Backs Release of OSHA Files
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a Texas lawsuit has opened the door lawyers of workers injured in industrial accidents to gain access to once-confidential federal investigation documents.
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Inside Houston: Hall of Fame
Attorney Richard Mithoff stands out as a good guy in the “Land of the Fee Department.” Mithoff was due to get $20 million from the county as his price for settling a tobacco suit but asked for only half of that, suggesting the other $10 million be used for a children’s health program in Harris County.
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Best Civil Lawyer in Houston – Houston Press 1998
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Soundly Settled
Houston Chronicle editorial
Healthful tobacco deal a job well done in Harris County
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Attorney in tobacco deal reduces fee
Harris County will pay attorney Richard Mithoff $10 million for his work in securing a settlement of Harris’ and other counties’ claims against the tobacco industry.
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Tobacco accord appears nearer
Texas’ settlement with the tobacco industry has edged a step closer to completion now that a group of counties and state lawmakers have worked out an agreement that would help counties and hospital districts pay for health care costs related to smoking
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New Tobacco Deal Would Would Aid Counties
The tobacco industry will pay damages to Texas’ 254 counties for health care costs associated with smoking under a tentative agreement reached between negotiators for the counties and state lawmakers.