Trial Activity

Lamberto Solis, And Josefina Solis, Individually And As Surviving, Parents Of Joe Solis, Deceased; Nicolasa Solis, Individually And On Behalf Of The Estate Of Lamberto Solis, Jr. And As Next Friend Of Lamberto Solis, Iii And Triva Solis; Agustin Lara, Individually And As Next Friend Of Matthew Steven Lara, Austin Lara, Justin Lara, Agustin Lara, Jr. And Ryan Andrew Lara, Minor Children And Agustin Romero And Karla Citalli Romero, Natlaie Michelle Romero And Katie Priscilla Romero, Minor Children; Adolfo Bazan And Leonila Bazan, Jorge Rodriguez, Joe Guzman And Paula Guzman V. El Paso Production Oil & Gas Company; Power Chokes I, L.L.C.; Power Chokes, L.P.; Coastal Specialties, Inc. And Theodore Leo Barecky, Cause No. 02-11-11513CV In The 79th Judicial District Court Of Brooks County, Texas

Partners Eduardo Roberto Rodriguez and Joseph A. (Tony) Rodriguez defended El Paso in this case arising from an accident involving a high-pressure gas well. Immediately prior to trial, certain procedural evelopments occurred, including a stipulation by all defendants as to liability and settlement of all claims except those of the wife, son and daughter of Mr. Solis against El Paso. A jury was picked on November 8, 2004, and trial proceeded, with settlement of the claims after three days of trial for a confidential amount on November 11, 2004.