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$100,000,000
In 2009, Sean second chaired a hotly disputed toxic release trial. Offered $10,000.00 to settle on the day of trial—the offer was rejected, and a jury verdict of more than $100,000,000.00In was rendered three weeks later. This constitutes the largest ever verdict in Sean’s home County of Galveston.
$30,000,000
In 2012, Sean second chaired a trial against a construction sub-contractor that cause a fire. After a five day trial the jury returned a verdict in favor of Plaintiff and awarded over $30,000,000.00 in damages.
$4,900,000
Product Defect
2017
$3,529,288
Jones Act
2022, Clark v. Great Lakes
$2,936,138
18-Wheeler Accident
2019, Woulard v. Greenwood Motor Lines
$2,500,000
In 2011, Sean second chaired a trial involving a workplace injury at the BP facility in Texas City. After a week-long trial, the jury awarded over $2.5 million in damages, including punitive damages, against a sub-contractor at the BP facility.
$2,000,000
Workplace Injury/Premises Liability
2024
$2,000,000
Workplace Injury/Premises Liability
2022
$1,900,000
Workplace-Chemical Burns
2017
$1,750,000
Jones Act
2017
$1,407,895
18-Wheeler Accident
2015
$1,325,000
Workplace Injury
2015
$1,250,000
Jones Act
2015
$1,200,000
Jones Act
2023
$1,150,000
Maritime-Longshore 3rd Party
2017
$1,115,000
18-Wheeler
2024
$980,000
Dram Shop
2018
$900,000
Uber-Car Wreck
2022
$800,000
In 2011, Sean tried several cases to verdict including a jury award in a Jones Act case of over $800,000.00.
$850,000
18-Wheeler
2023
$815,000
Car Wreck
2018
$795,000
18-Wheeler
2018
$780,000
Car Wreck
2024
$775,000
Jones Act
2015
$750,000
Dram Shop
2020
$725,000
Workplace Injury/Premises Liability
2020
$700,000
Car Wreck
2018
$675,000
Jones Act
2017
$650,000
Maritime-Longshore 3rd Party
2024
$597,500
Jones Act
2017
$575,000
18-Wheeler
2019
$550,000
Jones Act
2023
$535,000
Jones Act
2016
$525,000
Jones Act
2016
$522,500
Maritime-Boating Accident
2016
$500,000
Jones Act
2023
$500,000
FELA RAILROAD
2020
$475,000
Car Wreck
2020
$475,000
Jones Act
2020
$475,000
Jones Act
2016
$450,000
Jones Act
2015
$425,000
Premises Liability
2023
$425,000
Med Mal
2020
$410,253
Premises Liability
2021, Cook v. Sweat
$405,000
Maritime-Longshore 3rd Party
2017
$400,000
Jones Act
2024
$400,000
Maritime-Longshore 3rd Party
2024
$400,000
Maritime-Longshore 3rd Party
2018
$400,000
Car Wreck
2016
$400,000
Workplace Injury
2015
$367,500
Jones Act
2017
$350,000
Jones Act
2023
$335,000
Maritime-Longshore 3rd Party
2019
$325,000
Workplace Injury/Premises Liability
2024
$325,000
18-Wheeler
2020
$325,000
Jones Act
2017
$325,000
Jones Act
2017
$300,000
Jones Act
2023
$275,000
Maritime-Boating Accident)
2022
$275,000
Jones Act
2018
$275,000
18-Wheeler
2017
$250,000
Dog Bite
2023
$250,000
18-Wheeler
2020
$250,000
18-Wheeler
2019
$250,000
Car Wreck
2015
$250,000
Jones Act
2015
$228,000
Car Wreck
2023
$225,000
Jones Act
2017
$222,500
Fire-Property Damage
2023
$216,739
UM/UIM Auto Accident
2016, Joel Guitguit v. Jessie Diaz, No. 2014-12956
$213,191
18-Wheeler Accident
2019, Pool v. Auto Transportes
$212,000
Jones Act
2016
$210,000
Jones Act
2023
$200,000
18-Wheeler
2020
$200,000
Jones Act
2016
$200,000
Jones Act
2016
$195,000
18-Wheeler
2021
$185,000
Car Wreck
2023
$185,000
Jones Act
2023
$180,000
Jones Act
2023
$175,000
Jones Act
2022
$160,000
18-Wheeler
2023
$160,000
Car Wreck
2022
$145,000
18-Wheeler
2023
$145,000
Car Wreck
2021
$142,000
Car Wreck
2023
$142,000
Car Wreck
2023
$135,000
18-Wheeler
2023
$130,000
Car Wreck
2021
$110,000
Car Wreck
2023
$110,000
Dog Bite
2022
$100,000
Uber-Car Wreck
2017
Moving Truck Rental Company - Confidential Settlement
Our client was at a red light in his vehicle when he was rear-ended by a truck rented from a Moving Truck Rental Company. The driver of the rental truck exited the vehicle and fled the scene. The Moving Truck Rental Company originally denied liability, stating that the rental truck had been stolen. Simon & O’Rourke contested this argument and was eventually able to negotiate a favorable settlement on behalf of our client.
Work Place Accident – Confidential Settlement
Our client suffered catastrophic injuries when an explosion occurred in his work area. He had to undergo numerous surgeries. Upon being retained, Simon & O’Rourke concluded that the facility owner had significant liability. The facility owner hired a strong law firm and, as entitled by law, zealously defended itself against all claims that we brought on behalf of our client. After significant discovery and litigation, including handling some maters that were taken to The Court of Appeals, a confidential settlement was entered.
Jones Act – Confidential Settlement
Our client was disembarking a vessel. The gangway was not safe and flexed in the middle as out client walked upon it. Our client fell and suffered injuries to his neck, back and other parts of his body. Simon and O’Rourke filed a lawsuit aggressively pursued a case on behalf of our client. We took six depositions to get the testimony that we felt would assist us in establishing that the gangway was not safe and that the vessel was not seaworthy. After significant litigation, Simon & O’Rourke was able to negotiate a favorable settlement on behalf of our client.
Auto Accident – Confidential Settlement
Our firm was contacted by another law firm regarding taking over the handling of one of their cases. It was a car wreck case with an unknown “John Doe” driver that had caused the accident and fled the scene. The other firm felt this case was a bit too complicated for a case likely had only $30,000 in insurance coverage. The client was driving home on the Gulf Freeway when he was rear-ended by a speeding car. The driver that hit the said that another car had caused the accident and fled the scene. At Simon & O’Rourke, we are familiar with the “mystery car” defense and agreed to take over handling the case. Once the client signed the proper paperwork to become “our” client, Simon & O’Rourke started an aggressive investigation and prosecution of our client’s case. Simon & O’Rourke filed a lawsuit, conducted discovery and took depositions in efforts to prove our client’s case. We batted away the “mystery car” defense, and started work on establishing that the defendant driver’s negligence should be covered by the defendant driver’s employer’s $1,000,000 commercial policy. The defendant agreed to a confidential settlement weeks before trial. While the settlement is confidential, the settlement was enough to cover all medical bills as well as compensate him for lost income and pain and suffering.
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