We served as lead counsel for Sealy Emergency Room LLC, stepping in as the third law firm on the eve of trial. At that point, Sealy had already faced a setback with a summary judgment ruling on liability. We quickly developed new legal theories, arguing that the physician-owner of Sealy ER should not be held personally liable for the alleged damages, which would place the plaintiff at risk of recovering from an entity with no assets. Additionally, we contended that the claimed damages were significantly overstated.
To strengthen our negotiation position, we advised our client to proceed with jury selection, a strategy that allowed us to take a firmer stance during settlement discussions. This decision proved effective, enabling us to negotiate a favorable settlement shortly after the trial commenced. Ultimately, the case settled for a fraction of the attorney’s fees that the plaintiff had incurred, significantly benefiting our client.
