Accidents That Resulted in Serious Injury or Death at Harris County Stores Few people expect to get seriously injured or killed while shopping for groceries. Tragically, serious accidents and injuries occur each year at Houston grocery stores. In some cases, these accidents are preventable caused by the negligence or recklessness of the grocer. If you…
Paragard MDL Led By Erin K. Copeland and Co-Counsel Allowed to Move Forward U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May has denied the defendant’s (Teva Pharmaceuticals and The Cooper Companies) motion to dismiss all claims against them in the Paragard multidistrict litigation (MDL) pending in the Northern District of Georgia. The decision comes as a huge…
Britney Spears’ IUD and Conservatorship Battle Pop Star Britney Spears was recently allowed to speak on her behalf in court proceedings involving her conservatorship. She revealed to the world that she was not allowed to have a baby because she has an IUD birth control device against her will. She was quoted as saying: “I’m…
MDL Consolidates More Than 100 Cases Against Makers of Birth Control Device Paragard District Judge Leigh Martin May has selected attorney Erin K. Copeland of Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs and Timothy Clark of Sanders Phillips Grossman to lead the Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) against the makers of Paragard intrauterine devices. The Paragard IUD was originally…
Nearly 100 Vehicles Involved in Deadly Pileup in Southbound Lanes Earlier this morning, between 75 and 100 vehicles were involved in a major accident on I-35W near downtown Fort Worth. At least 5 people have been killed and dozens injured. Several 18-wheelers are believed to be involved in the tragic accident that left wreckage a…
Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation Represent Texas’ Top Legal Advocates Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs is pleased to announce that Greg Fibich has been elected to become a life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. The Board of Trustees for the State Bar of Texas selects Fellows based on their outstanding contributions to the legal profession,…
Tragedy Struck When an Interior Stairwell Collapsed Without Warning Commercial construction continues throughout the Houston area. Despite an economic slowdown, both new construction and renovations are underway. Construction sites can be dangerous for workers. A recent West Houston building collapse shows just how quickly a job site can become a tragedy. If you are injured…
For more than 45 years, our founder Tommy Fibich has applied his unrelenting work ethic and passion for the law to help injury victims throughout Texas. That’s why we’re pleased to share that Attorney Fibich recently won the 2019 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award from the Texas Bar Foundation! The Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer…
Last week, a jury sitting for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California awarded the plaintiff a whopping $80 million in damages for injuries he suffered in connection with his prolonged exposure to the herbicide manufactured by the defendant, The Monsanto Company. The plaintiff, 70-year-old Edwin Hardeman, used Roundup for more than…
Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs Founding Partner Tommy Fibich has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer award! This is a significant achievement made in honor of the late Ronald Secrest, a talented Texas Trial Lawyer whose career and commitment to the highest standards of trial practice are…
