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NTSB Final Report on 2017 Costa Rica Plane Crash Released: LoHud Interviews Ladd Sanger on Findings

By Slack Davis Sanger | December 23, 2019 | Comments Off on NTSB Final Report on 2017 Costa Rica Plane Crash Released: LoHud Interviews Ladd Sanger on Findings

Two years after a plane crashed in Costa Rica on New Year’s Eve, resulting in the death of 12 people, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report. According to the report, the Cessna 208 aircraft faced a series of challenges before and after takeoff. LoHud spoke to Dallas Managing Partner Ladd Sanger on his…

Families of Kerrville Plane Crash Victims File Lawsuit Against Pilot’s Estate

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 25, 2019 | Comments Off on Families of Kerrville Plane Crash Victims File Lawsuit Against Pilot’s Estate

On April 22, 2019, a twin-engine Beechcraft BE58 crashed in Kerrville resulting in the death of all six passengers. The families of three of the victims have now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Jeffrey Carl Weiss’ estate alleging that Weiss, the pilot, was negligent and failed to properly operate the twin-engine plane before the…

Boeing’s Legal Woes & Flawed Inspections: Law360 Interviews Managing Partner Mike Slack

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 14, 2019 | Comments Off on Boeing’s Legal Woes & Flawed Inspections: Law360 Interviews Managing Partner Mike Slack

Boeing’s testimony before the Senate and House has fueled more questions regarding the company’s engineering and developing process, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certification process after two fatal crashes involving the 737 Max aircraft. In an interview with Law360, Managing Partner Mike Slack discusses his concerns about the company’s flawed vetting process.   “It…

Slack Davis Sanger Ranked on the 2020 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

By Slack Davis Sanger | November 1, 2019 | Comments Off on Slack Davis Sanger Ranked on the 2020 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Slack Davis Sanger has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Austin by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in the areas of aviation law, personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. The firm was also listed in the Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Dallas/Fort Worth for personal injury litigation, product liability litigation…

New Report States Excavation Work From 3 Years Prior Caused Deadly Home Explosion in Austin; Slack Davis Sanger Alleges Texas Gas Has a System of Aging & Corroding Pipes Below Central Austin Homes

By Slack Davis Sanger | October 21, 2019 | Comments Off on New Report States Excavation Work From 3 Years Prior Caused Deadly Home Explosion in Austin; Slack Davis Sanger Alleges Texas Gas Has a System of Aging & Corroding Pipes Below Central Austin Homes

The Texas Railroad Commission released a report on September 17, 2019, regarding the deadly home explosion that occurred in South Austin in October 2018. The report stated that the leaking gas pipe leading to the home of Nicole Burton and boyfriend David Passman was more than 40 years old. The explosion killed Nicole and severely…

WWII Era Plane Crashes Calls for Better Oversight of Vintage Aircraft

By Slack Davis Sanger | October 15, 2019 | Comments Off on WWII Era Plane Crashes Calls for Better Oversight of Vintage Aircraft

The recent crash of a World War II B-17 plane underscores the serious risks associated with flying vintage military aircraft which were never intended for civilian tour flights. Managing Partner Mike Slack, who owns a vintage aircraft, spoke to USA Today, FOX News, KXAN and Military.com on these dangers. In an interview with USA Today,…

Victims of Austin Gas Explosion Sue Utility Company

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Victims of Austin Gas Explosion Sue Utility Company

On October 27, 2018, a deadly home explosion near South Austin left one victim dead and another severely injured, the second deadly home explosion to occur in six years. Partner Mike Davis represents the survivor in a recent lawsuit that holds Texas Gas Services responsible for failing to maintain a 42-year-old pipe that triggered the…

Mike Slack and Mike Davis Ranked Top Austin Attorneys of 2019 by Austin Monthly

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 11, 2019 | Comments Off on Mike Slack and Mike Davis Ranked Top Austin Attorneys of 2019 by Austin Monthly

Congratulations to Managing Partner & Co-Founder Mike Slack and Partner & Co-Founder Mike Davis for their selection to Austin Monthly’s 2019 Top Austin Attorneys list. Slack was recognized for his work in aviation, and Davis was ranked for his work in personal injury and product liability. Slack was honored for his representation of families and…

Six Slack Davis Sanger Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

By Slack Davis Sanger | September 11, 2019 | Comments Off on Six Slack Davis Sanger Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

Six Slack Davis Sanger attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Edition. This marks the 25th consecutive year Managing Partner Mike Slack and Of Counsel Paula Sweeney have been named to the list; the 15th consecutive year for Partners Mike Davis and John Jose, and the 10th consecutive year for…

Mike Slack and Paula Sweeney Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide for 2019

By Slack Davis Sanger | July 29, 2019 | Comments Off on Mike Slack and Paula Sweeney Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide for 2019

Managing Partner & Co-Founder Mike Slack and Of Counsel member Paula Sweeney have been ranked among the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America by Lawdragon, recognized for their outstanding work representing victims in complex catastrophic injury cases. A licensed pilot and former NASA engineer, Slack has successfully obtained verdicts and settlements in numerous products…