Represented energy company in defense of fraud and negligence claims brought by property buyer for contamination of real property, business losses and personal injury.
Represented chemical company in lawsuit by over 6,000 plaintiffs alleging historic continuing air pollution; obtained a summary judgment for client on approximately 3,000 claims, whereupon the remaining claims were settled on very favorable terms.
Represented oil and chemical companies in numerous personal injury suits related to alleged exposure to benzene, asbestos, silica, and various petroleum products.
Successful trial defense of an oil company sued by landowner for CERCLA claims arising from a large plume of hydrocarbon in the groundwater attributed to historic operations at a refinery and tank farm.
Represented environmental consulting firm in prosecuting claim that ex-employees breached fiduciary duty by misappropriating confidential information.
Defended environmental consulting firm that was sued for alleged failure to discover contamination during a pre-acquisition due diligence; obtained very favorable settlement for client.
Represented refinery in claims made by federal government that company violated federal and state hazardous waste requirements.
Represented refinery in defense of lawsuit arising out claims that company’s wastes were cause of explosion and resulting injuries and deaths at offsite disposal facility.
Represented pesticide manufacturer in a lawsuit filed by Harris County and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for alleged violations of environmental laws caused by fire at client’s facility.
Defended major chemical company in lawsuit alleging that client tortiously interfered with plaintiff’s employment relationship.
Successfully defended major chemical company in lawsuit filed by individuals alleging personal injuries caused by exposure to client’s products.
Defended developer in lawsuit filed by subsequent purchaser that alleged client failed to adequately disclose and resolve wetlands issues on property prior to sale.
Represented landowner/developer in prosecution of claims against prior owners arising out of historical oil and gas development.
Served as common counsel to a potentially responsible party (PRP) group at a superfund site in defending a lawsuit alleging that clients were responsible for lost sale due to existence of groundwater contamination beneath plaintiffs’ property.
Represented large multinational corporations in defending various CERCLA contribution lawsuits.
Represented a Fortune 500 company and a metals recycling company in prosecuting cost recovery claims under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act for costs arising out of a former State Superfund Site.
Represented a soap manufacturer in defending landlord’s claims that client violated lease and contaminated soil and groundwater.
Defended agricultural chemical company investigated for federal environmental criminal violations.
Represented waste management company in defense of civil and criminal allegations related to wastewater discharge.
Defended major corporation in enforcement action filed by TCEQ alleging the violation of the state’s hazardous waste laws.
Defended major chemical company in enforcement actions filed by EPA alleging violations under the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Clean Air Act.
Defended fertilizer manufacturer in enforcement actions filed by EPA and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL-EPA) alleging violations under their respective hazardous waste laws.
Defended homebuilder against EPA enforcement action for alleged violations of federal stormwater rules.
Defended state enforcement action involving alleged RCRA and Clean Air Act violations at a pipeline terminal.
Represented various clients in securing certificates of completion and/or innocent owner program certificates through the Voluntary Cleanup Programs (VCP) at TCEQ and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
