Jeff House obtained a defense verdict at trial in Terrell County, Texas involving the Texas Estray and Open Range laws. The Firm defended a cattle rancher in Terrell County in which the precinct involved maintained an Open Range status. Contrasting the Open Range law is the Texas Estray statute which provides, under certain conditions, that property owners are entitled to damages for livestock which damage property. The client’s cattle regularly roamed onto the adjacent 1300 acre ranch which borders the Rio Grande river and the Plaintiff alleged that substantial damage was done by the client’s livestock to a plane, hangar and landing strip. The Firm successfully presented evidence that livestock not owned by the client were present on the Plaintiff’s ranch and may have caused the damages as well as the fact that the Plaintiff failed to properly maintain the fences around his 1300 acre ranch (due to costs) and Plaintiff’s failure to comply with the Estray laws in the Texas Agriculture Code. The Court ruled completely in favor of the Firm’s client.

Mike DeNuccio successfully litigated a rear-end highway accident resulting in moderate property damage. After a three day trial, Plaintiff sought $430,000 for past and future physical pain and past and future physical impairment. A 10-2 jury awarded $18,000 in total damages.

Mike DeNuccio obtained a unanimous No Negligence verdict for his client in a rear-end accident. After a four-day trial, Plaintiffs sought $656,000 in past and future damages. The jury awarded $53,000, but because of the No Negligence finding, Plaintiffs recovered nothing. Plaintiffs were required to pay $10,000 in Court costs.

Jeff House and Mike DeNuccio obtained a defense verdict for the Firm’s client after a two week construction defect trial in Live Oak County, Texas. The case involved alleged defects related to the construction of the Three Rivers ISD Junior High/High School which was completed in August of 2013. The asserted causes of action at trial were presented solely as a breach of contract case so the Plaintiff could avoid any comparative negligence issues. The case began with seven defendants but only three went to trial – the others settling out prior to trial. The allegations related to construction defects included cracking/heaving concrete; utility and plumbing defects; masonry issues; sealing issues; roofing and insulation defects; and violations of various building codes Plaintiff requested more than $25 million from the jury collectively for the three (3) remaining defendants. The jury found no breach of contract against the Firm’s client. Jeff and Mike put hundreds of hours into preparation for and trial of the matter to get the best possible result for the client.

Jeffrey House and Michael DeNuccio successfully defended their client at the Trial Court and Appellate Court, winning two Summary Judgments in favor of their client on negligent entrustment, negligent hiring, and negligent retention, with both Courts ruling that the evidence conclusively established that their client was not liable for the Plaintiffs’ injuries.

House and DeNuccio challenged Plaintiffs’ claims on both procedural and substantive grounds and the Trial Court granted both Summary Judgments. Plaintiffs appealed the judgments and the 13th Court of Appeals affirmed the Trial Court’s judgments, holding that the summary judgment evidence conclusively negated essential elements of Plaintiffs’ causes of action.

David Farmer secured a Supreme Court victory. The ferae naturae doctrine limits a landowner's liability for harm caused by indigenous wild animals on his property. In this premises-liability case arising out of a brown-recluse spider bite, we are asked how the doctrine affects the scope of the landowner's duty to his bitten invitee. The landowner argues that he owed no duty to the invitee because he was unaware of the presence of brown recluse spiders on his property and he neither attracted the offending spider to his property nor reduced it to his possession. Further, the invitee had actual knowledge of the presence of spiders on the property. The court of appeals held that the property owner failed to conclusively establish the absence of a duty and thus reversed the trial court's summary judgment in his favor. We agree with the landowner and reverse the court of appeals' judgment.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera successfully litigated a matter involving a comparative negligence case with allegations of severe injury and chronic pain. The jury deliberated for a day, was deadlocked as to liability as to Defendant, and upon mistrial, stated that the award would have only been a fracture of one doctor visit and/or less than $850.00.

Edward Osuna and Ruben Olvera successfully litigated a case which involved an alleged intoxication assault wherein Plaintiffs were seeking an overall award of more than $180,000,000.00 in recovery. The jury, after one half day of deliberations, returned a Global verdict of less than $107,000.00 in damages. The jury also found no Gross Negligence and awarded zero in punitive damages. The jury further concluded Defendant did not commit intoxication assault.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtained a trial victory. The case involved a tractor-trailer/18-wheeler Defendant along with Plaintiff’s passenger vehicle. Plaintiff was seeking in excess of $850,000.00 in damages in connection with alleged injuries and an alleged multi-level future surgical fusion recommendation. Trial extended for five (5) days after which the jury returned a verdict assessing 35% negligence against the trucking Defendant and 65% negligence against a settling party. The jury awarded an overall verdict of $50,000.00. However, because of offset and credits related to the settling Co-Defendant, Plaintiff should recover zero.

Ruben Olvera obtained a summary judgment in a premises liability case filed in Bexar County, Texas. The Plaintiff filed a lawsuit after slipping and falling on the premises of a local retailer and suffering two (2) fractures. After several depositions, a no evidence motion for summary judgment was filed and heard in District Court. At the hearing, Mr. Olvera argued that there was no evidence that the premises owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the alleged dangerous condition. After considering the motion, the evidence and arguments, the Court granted summary judgment and dismissed all of the Plaintiff’s claims.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtain a successful trial outcome Three Plaintiffs were alleging personal injuries in connection with an alleged hit and run whereby they sued both the owner of the vehicle and the driver. Plaintiffs collectively alleged a variety of personal injuries, including initial claims of surgical recommendation as to one Plaintiff, later described as alleged life-long chronic pain. Plaintiffs thus were requesting all past and future damages including medical care, pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment and limitations with a request for life-time pain and suffering as to one Plaintiff. The jury deliberated for approximately two hours and awarded no more than nominal past medical (less than past medical as to one Plaintiff) as to each and zero or no monetary award as to all other elements.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtain a No Negligence Verdict in a personal injury matter involving an alleged rear-end collision. Plaintiff also alleged that Defendant fled the scene. Plaintiff claimed personal injuries including projected surgical intervention and requested in excess of $200,000.00 in damages.

Ruben Olvera obtains a summary judgment in a premises liability case filed in Bexar County, Texas. Although the lawsuit was timely filed, the Defendant was not served with the citation until after the statute of limitations expired. On behalf of his client, Ruben affirmatively pled a statute of limitations defense, and filed a Motion for Summary Judgment asserting Plaintiff's lack of diligence in service of citation as a matter of law and that Plaintiff's claims were barred by the statute of limitations. After considering the motion, the evidence and oral arguments, the Court granted summary judgment and dismissed Plaintiff's claims.

Edward Osuna and Ruben Olvera obtain a defense-oriented verdict. This case involved alleged severe personal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident between a motorcycle and company vehicle. As a result of the accident, wherein it was alleged the company driver took an illegal left turn into oncoming traffic and failed to yield the right-of-way, the motorcycle driver sued the company driver and his employer for negligence and gross negligence. In the Petition, the Plaintiff was asserting a maximum amount of damages of up to 50 million dollars.

At trial, the Plaintiff presented alleged past and future pecuniary damages of more than 1.5 million dollars, and requested that the jury award more than 30 million dollars plus punitive damages. The jury returned a verdict of 1.7 million dollars and found that the company driver and company were only partially responsible based upon the percentages assessed. The jury was also unanimous in finding no gross negligence as to both the company driver and the company.

Ruben Olvera obtained a dismissal of his client in Bexar County utilizing Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a (dismissal of a baseless cause of action). The Plaintiff sued his client alleging defamation/slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, civil conspiracy, and aiding and abetting. Based on the allegations made, a motion to dismiss was quickly filed and set for hearing in Bexar County District Court. After considering the motion and arguments, the Court granted the motion and dismissed all of the Plaintiff's claims. This dismissal was secured within three months of filing the Original Answer. Following the dismissal, the Plaintiff appealed to the 4th Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas. After considering the parties' briefs, the 4th Court of Appeals concluded that the trial court did not err in granting the motion to dismiss; and, affirmed the trial court's judgment. The Plaintiff then filed a petition for review to the Texas Supreme Court, which was subsequently denied.

Mike DeNuccio successfully defends against a Plaintiff’s case wherein Plaintiff’s eye was injured in a motor vehicle accident when the mirrors of trucks traveling in opposite directions impacted causing glass to enter Plaintiff’s eye. Plaintiff was seeking damages with a demand in the amount of $650,000.00. The jury returned a defense verdict in this case in the amount of approximately $96,000.00.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtains victory in Sanchez v. Mendoza pending the 37th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas. After a 3-day trial in front of Judge Gabriel, Plaintiff’s counsel prayed for approximately half a million dollars. The jury found liability but awarded only $1,500.00 in total damages.

Jeff House successfully defended a difficult case to verdict on Monday, December 4, 2017 through Wednesday, December 13, 2017 against the Law Offices of Thomas J. Henry. The case was tried by the Honorable Norma Gonzales in the 131st Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. The case had difficult liability facts involving a commercial carpet cleaning van being driven by an independent contractor who ran a red light while looking at his phone. Plaintiff suffered a broken left humerus shoulder bone; herniated discs in her neck; an extruded herniated disc in her lower back; loss of consciousness; and claimed depression, panic attacks and post-concussion syndrome. The Plaintiff’s last demand prior to trial exceeded $3,500,000. The jury returned a negligence damage but limited the damages to $125,000. There was no gross negligence finding.

On Monday, December 11, 2017, the law firm of Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera was in the midst of trying three (3) separate lawsuits in two (2) different venues. In one form or another, a full one-third of the Firm’s lawyers were in trial on that day. Of note, one of those cases resolved at trial while the other two (2) were tried to verdict – both wins. One was a “No Negligence” verdict obtained by Michael DeNuccio while the remaining case was limited to damages of $125,000 on a claim in which final pre-trial demand exceeded $3,500,000.

Ruben Olvera obtains summary judgment in a premises liability case filed in Bexar County, Texas. The Plaintiff filed a lawsuit after slipping and falling in the aisle of a grocery store where it was alleged several employees were present. The Plaintiff was seeking damages for certain personal injuries, including future medical expenses for a cervical surgery. After several depositions, a no evidence motion for summary judgment was filed and heard in District Court. The issue before the Court was whether the store had actual or constructive knowledge of an unreasonably dangerous condition when it was alleged that employees were in the vicinity at the time of the fall. After considering the motion, the evidence and arguments, the Court granted summary judgment and dismissed all of the Plaintiff’s claims.

With over 120 years’ combined legal and trial experience, Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera is a unique trial firm in Central and South Texas. Nimble and aggressive, Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera is small enough to be responsive to clients’ needs and concerns while large enough, with 16 lawyers, to handle the largest and most combative cases.

Founded in 1990, the firm routinely appears at the courthouses in Central and South Texas ready for trial. Over the last six years, the firm has won several of the biggest defense verdicts in the books. A mature and deeply experienced firm, the team holds a deserved reputation as aggressive lawyers who will take their opponents to task. Even more impressive is that the attorneys meld youthful energy with hard-earned expertise.

South Central Texas Law Article

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtains No Negligence Trial Verdict. The case involved an alleged rear end collision with alleged past medical and an alleged future lumbar surgical recommendation. Plaintiff requested approximately $268,000.00 in damages. After consideration, the jury returned a verdict of No Negligence.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera secures successful trial outcome. The trial involved a rear end collision, alleged hip, neck and low back injuries, and alleged damages of approximately $25,000.00. The jury returned a verdict of $1260.24 in past medical expenses and zero damages for pain and suffering, zero damages for mental anguish, zero damages for impairment and zero damages for future medical care (plaintiff alleged approximately 4500.00 in past medical expenses and 3000.00 in future medical expenses).

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtains trial outcome. Plaintiff filed suit naming a company driver and employer as Defendants and underwent cervical surgery, allegedly in connection with the occurrence. After an extended trial, Plaintiff demanded approximately one million dollars in damages during closing argument. After considerable deliberation, the jury returned a compensatory damages verdict of less than alleged medical expenses with nominal amounts awarded for intangible damages.

The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas recently affirmed an order of dismissal obtained by David Farmer in an insurance coverage action concerning whether coverage existed under the federally-mandated MCS-90 endorsement. The Firm argued the motion at the trial court level and authored the appellate brief in support of the trial court’s ruling.

Below is a link to the Fourth Court of Appeals’ opinion:

Fourth Court of Appeals' Opinion

David Farmer successfully obtain a summary judgment in Webb County, Texas arising from a windstorm/hailstorm claim. The suit alleged contractual damages and also sought extra-contractual relief under the Texas Insurance Code, the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and the common law. The issue before the court concerned whether the completion of the appraisal process and timely payment of the final award by the carrier precluded any further recovery under the claim. Chad W. Schreiber successfully argued the motion before Judge Monica Z. Notzon.

On November 30, 2016, the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso, Texas issued an opinion conditionally granting the mandamus relief sought by David Famer on behalf of an insurance carrier client in a case arising from a declination of coverage for a liability claim. The matter before the court concerned a discovery dispute wherein plaintiffs submitted discovery requests seeking prior lawsuits against the carrier filed by unrelated third parties and claim file materials and attorney-client communications concerning a first-party property damage claim unrelated to the liability claim made the basis of the plaintiffs’ claims. The Eighth Court of Appeals determined that the trial court’s prior order to compel production constituted an abuse of discretion and asked that the order be set aside.

Eighth Court of Appeals’ Opinion

David Farmer successfully obtains dismissal of an improper direct action against an insurance carrier client in Ector County, Texas. The underlying plaintiff sought a determination regarding the duty of defense under the carrier’s commercial automobile insurance policy and filed a claim for declaratory relief against the carrier regarding same. The Firm argued the motion before Judge W. Stacy Trotter and maintained that the underlying plaintiff lacked standing to assert direct claims against the carrier and was a stranger to the policy.

David Farmer successfully obtain a summary judgment in a suit for declaratory relief filed in the 49th District Court, Zapata County, Texas. The suit sought a judicial determination regarding the duties of defense and indemnity under a commercial automobile policy. The issue before the court concerned whether an indemnity agreement between an insured and a third party qualified as an “insured contract” under the policy and required the interpretation of an anti-indemnity statute contained within the Texas Transportation Code.

Ruben Olvera obtains a summary judgment in a premises liability case filed in Bexar County, Texas. Our client, a local convenience store, was sued after a customer tripped and fell on a security bar while entering the premises at closing time. The Plaintiff was seeking damages in an amount up to $1,000,000, including approximately $220,000 in past medical expenses. After deposing the Plaintiff, Mr. Olvera moved for a traditional and no evidence summary judgment, and argued that the convenience store did not owe a duty because the alleged dangerous condition was open, obvious and known to the Plaintiff. The Court agreed and granted summary judgment, dismissing all of the Plaintiff’s claims.

Jeffrey House obtains a summary judgment in Alexander Foley v. Associated Collision Center, wherein our client was sued for respondeat superior and negligent entrustment arising out of a catastrophic failure of a wheel assembly on a trailer being pulled by an officer of Associated Collision Center. The Court determined that there was no evidence implicating Associated Collision Center and granted summary judgment.

Jeffrey House obtains a successful summary judgment in a personal injury case pending in Jim Wells County. Our client, Blake Fulenwider Chrysler Dodge Jeep, was sued after a former employee stole a vehicle off of the lot and thereafter caused an accident resulting in the death of one individual and serious injuries to another.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtain a favorable trial outcome in a clear-liability case in which a mother and son sought $500,000.00 in damages allegedly caused by a bus that leaked oil on an interstate in San Antonio. At the end of a two-week trial, the jury awarded $13,234.26 to the mother for past medical expenses and $8,322.12 to the son for past medical expenses, for a total verdict of $21,560.48. Even though Plaintiffs’ board-certified orthopedic surgeon recommended a future lumbar surgery, the jury denied Plaintiffs’ claim for future medical expenses and awarded nothing for past and future: physical pain; mental anguish; and physical impairment. Prior to trial, Defendants obtained summary judgment on Plaintiffs’ negligent entrustment claim.

Edward Rosales v. Kerry Strahan, assigned to the 250th Judicial District, Travis County, Texas (tried in the 53rd Judicial District before Judge Scott Jenkins).

After a rear end collision, Plaintiff claimed numerous injuries to his neck, shoulder, and elbow. Prior to litigation, Plaintiff received numerous pre-surgical injections to his right elbow, left arm, and left shoulder, and underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. Plaintiff’s medical bills totaled $43,779.28, including treatment for leg pain allegedly resulting from complications during the shoulder surgery. In addition to his past medical treatment, Plaintiff sought $28,783.00 in future medical expenses, $12,555.00 in past lost wages and earning capacity, and $1,993.00 in property damages. At trial, Plaintiff asked the jury to award over $295,000.00. Based upon the jury’s finding of “no negligence” as to Defendant, the jury was not required to deliberate further regarding damages. No negligence as to Defendant. Congratulations to Michael DeNuccio.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera is proud to announce the award of a $5,000.00 Veteran's Scholarship for the fall semester of 2015, bringing the total of scholarship dollars awarded to the men and women who have proudly served our country to $30,000.00.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtain successful trial outcome. Plaintiff was seeking $480,106.90 in damages in connection with an auto accident and alleged causation as to completed neck surgery including, $41,340.00 in lost wages and $38,766.90 in past medical expenses, plus other damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment and earning capacity claims. The jury returned a total verdict of $43,766.90 consisting of $5,000.00 in past mental anguish plus past medical expenses of $38,766.90, with no award for other past and future damages alleged.

Edward Osuna receives a Top Texas Defense Verdict in 2014!

“With over 100 years’ combined experience and over 150 jury trials between the four named shareholders, Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera is a unique force with which to be reckoned in Central and South Texas.”

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtain a jury verdict of less than Defendant’s last offer. Plaintiff sued the Commercial Defendant and its Driver for damages including personal injury, Gross Negligence and Negligent Entrustment. Defendant filed Motions for Summary Judgment as to Gross Negligence and Negligent Entrustment to which Plaintiff complied, deleting such claims thereafter. Plaintiff alleged neck, shoulder, back and head injuries, along with past medical expenses of $23,345.93 and future medical expenses of $109,872.53. Plaintiff also alleged past and future loss of earning capacity of $407,526.00. Plaintiff also argued for mental anguish, pain and suffering, and impairment. In closing, after the development of all evidence, Plaintiff requested $713,000.00 in damages. The total verdict was $40,069.36. Defendant’s last offer was $60,000.00.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera is pleased to announce its continued support of higher education for those who have served our country by award of the 2014-2015 CFHO Veterans Scholarship for the second year in a row to Michael Sabatino, an 8 year veteran of the US Army, including a tour of duty in Iraq. We thank Mr. Sabatino and all who have served and wish him luck and success as he continues to pursue his college education.

Edward Osuna successfully tries a trucking case in Bexar County, Texas. The trucking Company was dismissed at trial pursuant to Defendant’s argument. Therefore, the case proceeded against the individual truck driver thereafter. Plaintiffs allege neck and low back injuries, surgical necessity and expenses, and future damages accordingly. Additionally, Plaintiffs alleged various DOT and TX DOT violations, which were successfully excluded at time of trial. Plaintiffs sought a total award of $275,000 at time of trial. Jury found Plaintiff to be 25% negligent. Verdict: Plaintiffs awarded a total of $109,000.00.

Edward Osuna defends a transfer case which involved an underinsured motorist claim against UIM carrier. Defendant Ramirez settled claims against him just prior to trial for policy limits. Additionally, Defendant Ramirez admitted to negligence and underinsured status at time of the accident. We successfully argued that the Plaintiff was 50% responsible for the accident, thus, shifting the financial responsibility to Plaintiff. Defendant UIM carrier successfully obtained an offset and/or credit resulting in owing no monies to Plaintiff. Plaintiff sought $21,000.00 from UIM carrier at time of trial. Plaintiff awarded $55,500 with negligence split 50% between Plaintiff and Defendant Ramirez. With offset awarded, UIM Carrier owes nothing.

Edward Osuna obtains no negligence verdict in a case that was transferred to our office only one month prior to the initial trial date and included a blown Stowers demand issue. Plaintiff claimed injuries to her neck, chest, left shoulder, and body in general; however, also suffered similar injuries in a prior 1997 motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff received a surgical recommendation of an anterior cervical fusion at C5-C6 and another surgical recommendation of a three-level fusion at her cervical spine with surgical expenses ranging between $100,000.00 and $130,000.00. Based upon the jury’s finding of “no negligence” the jury was not asked to deliberate concerning Plaintiff’s damages. Plaintiff sought over $295,000 at time of trial. No negligence as to Defendant.

Edward Osuna obtains successful result at trial. Client’s attorney withdrew during 1st day of written voir dire. Our firm took over representation of bartender defendant Omondi and prepared for the 2-week trial concurrent with its occurrence. The Bar was non-suited on 1st day of live trial leaving only bartender and drunk driver as defendants. Plaintiff Margie Greving alleged various injuries including a broken leg, head lacerations, dizziness, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. Plaintiff Sara Greving alleged multiple orthopedic injuries, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. Plaintiff April Greving alleged skull and facial fractures, a debilitating brain injury, alleged paralysis, multiple orthopedic injuries, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. Plaintiffs also claimed exemplary damages. The jury found that Defendant Omondi was not negligent for the accident in question, thereby placing all blame upon Co-Defendant drunk driver, Kyle Schreiber. Plaintiff sought $28,000,000 at time of trial. No negligence as to Bartender Defendant Robert Omondi.

David Farmer successfully obtained favorable summary judgment rulings in five cases arising from the Bastrop wildfires. The lawsuits were brought by a company that allegedly performed smoke-contaminant testing following the wildfires and then sought payment from the insurer for the testing. Mr. Farmer argued that Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association did not retain the plaintiff’s services, that the plaintiff’s services did not constitute covered “property damage,” and that the applicable policies precluded the insureds from unilaterally assigning their rights to the plaintiff.

Edward Osuna obtains "take nothing judgment" in favor of Defendant as a result of the jury verdict on August 7, 2013 in Cause No. 11-05-00153CVF; in the 81st Judicial District Court, Frio County, Texas. In the case, Plaintiff sued his insurance company in an attempt to obtain more than the underlying defendant’s policy had already paid out.

Edward Osuna obtains "no negligence" verdict in favor of Defendant at the conclusion of the jury trial on August 23, 2013 in Cause No. 2012-CI-12572; in the 285th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. In the case, Plaintiff sued Defendant for damages, including personal injuries resulting from a boating accident. Thanks to associate Joe Groft for his work-up of this case in preparation for trial and his assistance during trial.

David Farmer successfully obtained a favorable ruling in a recent appeal on a duty to defend issue in declaratory judgment suit for Hallmark Specialty Insurance Co. Mr. Farmer prepared the brief for the Eleventh Court of Appeals (Eastland, Texas) and argued the brief before Chief Justice Jim R. Wright, Justice Mike Wilson and Justice John M. Bailey of the Eleventh Court. The case concerned whether an exclusion applied to damage to personal property in the care, custody or control of the insured.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtain a no negligence verdict in favor of the defendant at the conclusion of the jury trial on February 10, 2014. The plaintiff had sued the defendant for alleged injuries arising from a rear-end collision at a yield sign, and requested $550,267.98 in past and future medical expenses (including a disputed surgical recommendation costing $130,000), physical pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment. The jury returned a verdict that neither party was negligent in causing the accident or the plaintiff’s claimed injuries.

David Farmer successfully obtained a favorable summary judgment ruling in a recent duty of defense and indemnity declaratory judgment suit. The Firm argued the motion before Judge Dale Tillery of the 134th District Court in Dallas County, Texas. The case concerned the application of an amended employer’s liability endorsement within the context of a construction workplace accident.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera successfully obtained a 7.5 million dollar judgment on behalf of their client in Cause No. 11-07-08-163, In the Estate of Woodrow D. Malone, Deceased, In the 359th District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, establishing a petitioner’s common-law marriage to her then-decedent husband, and determining the petitioner’s rights to her share of community property by virtue of the same.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera successfully dismissed a suit in Travis County involving a Plaintiff's claims for personal injuries against the commercial premises owner after a balcony collapsed. The Plaintiff's suit was able to be dismissed based on existing jurisdictional issues.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera successfully dismissed a Plaintiff's claims against a former employer here in Bexar County. Plaintiff sought damages from the former employer based on claims of alleged slander, libel and defamation. The suit was able to be dismissed because of existing jurisdictional and immunity issues here in Bexar County.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtains a "no negligence" verdict in favor of Defendant at the conclusion of jury trial in Patrick J. Greener v. Ana Luisa Cruz; In the 45th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. In the case, Plaintiff sued Defendant for damages, including personal injuries and surgical intervention, resulting from a motor vehicle accident.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera has been selected as a fellow to Claims & Litigation Management Alliance's selective roster of member firms. The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) is an "inclusive, collaborative organization that promotes and furthers the highest standards of claims and litigation management and brings together the thought leaders in both industries." Our firm was recognized for our firm's professional excellence, integrity and commitment to high standards in professional responsibility. Both John M. Curney, Jr. and Edward L. Osuna were selected and certified as individual members of the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance.

Farmer, House, Osuna & Olvera obtained a "no negligence" verdict in favor of Defendant at the conclusion of trial in Virginia Vasquez, et. al v. Saturinino Galdeano, Jr.; in the 438th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. In the case, Plaintiffs sued Defendant for damages, including personal injuries, resulting from a motor vehicle accident.

Edward Osuna obtained a verdict in favor of defendant at the conclusion of a jury trial in Kerr County. The case involved the claims of a plaintiff for damages, including personal injuries, resulting from a motor vehicle accident. The matter also involved an issue of an alleged excess Stowers liability. After deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of "no negligence" in favor of defendant.