Maverick County Trials

At Brock Person Guerra Reyna, we have tried hundreds of cases over the years, too many to include in this website. We have, however, chosen to include each of those cases governed by a jury verdict where the amount sought was in excess of $500,000. It is important to note that we have included every case tried under this broad category, not just select verdicts.

Castillo v. Flasher Equipment Company, et. al. (Maverick County) Plaintiff was killed in a head on automobile accident which took place in a construction zone late at night. Plaintiff alleged that the traffic control plan was not being followed by the subcontractor on the job (Flasher Equipment CompanyBFEC) and that they, along with the general contractor, did not properly mark the roads, creating a confusing lane channel which caused the accident. The Plaintiff asked the jury to award $7,500,000. The pre-trial demand to FEC was $7,500,000. The pre-trial offer from FEC was $1,000,000. The jury returned a verdict of $3,500,000 against the general contractor. The jury returned a zero verdict in favor of Flasher Equipment Company (Brock Person Guerra Reyna client).

Leija v. Laredo Paving Company (Maverick County) Plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident when she was rear ended on a state highway by an 18 wheel LPC tractor trailer. The Plaintiff injured her jaw and neck, undergoing surgery. She did not return to work after the surgery. The medical specials were $70,000 and the lost wages were $350,000. The Plaintiff asked the jury to award $1,000,000. The pre-trial demand was $325,000. The pre-trial offer was $45,000. The jury returned a zero verdict in favor of the Defendant.

Solis v. Pepsi Cola Bottling Company (Maverick County) Plaintiff was rear ended by a fully loaded 18 wheel Pepsi tractor trailer while driving on an interstate highway. The tractor trailer was driven by an operator with a documented history of seizures who blacked out (but who was allowed to drive). The Plaintiff, a laborer, suffered five herniated discs and could not return to work after the accident. The medical specials were $75,000 and the lost wages were $525,000. The Plaintiff asked the jury to award $2,000,000. The pre-trial demand was $750,000. The pre-trial offer was $350,000. The jury returned a verdict of $436,000 in favor of the Plaintiff.

Guajardo v. CMR Energy (Maverick County) Plaintiff was working on a well site for Defendant when he was exposed to large quantities of Hydrogen Sulfide gas that had escaped. Plaintiff claimed permanent lung damage, breathing difficulties, an inability to work, and a shortened life expectancy. The medical specials were $250,000. The Plaintiff asked the jury to award $6,000,000 and the pre-trial settlement demand was $3,000,000. The pre-trial offer was $500,000. The jury returned a verdict for the Plaintiff in the amount of $1,100,000.