Chandler, Mathis & Zivley

$2.5B

Defective Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson and DePuy settled thousands of lawsuits over defective ASR hip replacement devices that were recalled in August 2010.

$16.9M

Product Liability

A young boy lost 3 toes when his shoe became trapped and his foot was mangled in a Houston escalator. The escalator industry was aware of the danger of shoes getting pinched between steps and side rails but did not want to pay to retrofit dangerous escalators.

$27.8M

Business Litigation

CMZ represented owners of a company who merged with a larger competitor. The larger competitor announced lower-than-expected earnings shortly after the merger, indicating the clients were deceived about the stock value received.

$8M

Slander and Defamation

A high-profile public official was subjected to multiple instances of slander and defamation by a media outlet. CMZ proved the false statements were made recklessly with the intent to harm.

$8M

Auto Accident

Our client was struck by a tire that broke loose from an oncoming vehicle. The tires had been rotated at a nationally known retail store, which failed to properly secure the lug nuts.

$17M

18 Wheeler Accident

An 18 wheeler attempted a U-turn on a dark East Texas road, causing a crash that resulted in a young man sustaining a traumatic brain injury requiring lifelong medical treatment and rehabilitation.