{"id":48652,"date":"2025-08-07T16:05:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.excelmedias.com\/Security\/2025\/08\/07\/texas-live-and-security-firm-ordered-to-pay-5-million-in-sanctions-after-withholding-insurance-information\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T16:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:05:18","slug":"texas-live-and-security-firm-ordered-to-pay-5-million-in-sanctions-after-withholding-insurance-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.excelmedias.com\/Security\/2025\/08\/07\/texas-live-and-security-firm-ordered-to-pay-5-million-in-sanctions-after-withholding-insurance-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Live! and Security Firm Ordered to Pay $5 Million in Sanctions After Withholding Insurance Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

Article Originally Published Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Tarrant County judge has ordered $5 million in sanctions<\/strong> against Texas Live! and its security contractor, Inner-Parish Security, following a post-trial hearing that revealed a failure to disclose key insurance information during the discovery process of a high-profile injury case.<\/p>\n

The ruling stems from a November 2024 trial<\/strong> in which a jury awarded over $60 million<\/strong> to a man who was severely injured in 2018 at the popular Arlington entertainment complex. The man, a 54-year-old military veteran and former police officer, was struck in the head with a glass by a security guard during a night out at Texas Live! The outing had been recommended by the man\u2019s counselor as part of his treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).<\/p>\n

READ: Jury Awards $60.6 Million to Texas Live! Bar Assault Victim<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Discovery Misconduct Leads to Additional Sanctions<\/h3>\n

During the legal proceedings, the injured man\u2019s legal team requested that Inner-Parish Security disclose all active insurance policies that could potentially cover damages. According to court documents, the firm disclosed a single $1 million policy<\/strong>. However, it was later revealed that Inner-Parish also held an additional $5 million umbrella policy<\/strong>, information that was not provided during the discovery phase.<\/p>\n

The plaintiff\u2019s attorneys argued that this omission constituted a serious breach of the discovery process, which requires both parties to fully and transparently share relevant evidence and documents before trial. They contended that the failure to produce the additional insurance policy was a strategic move that obstructed justice and prolonged the case unnecessarily.<\/p>\n

In contrast, attorneys for Inner-Parish acknowledged that the policies were not disclosed during discovery but emphasized that they were turned over before the jury issued its final decision. This, they claimed, showed there was no intent to deceive or manipulate the process.<\/p>\n

Legal Dispute Over Sanction Amount<\/h3>\n

As the post-trial hearing opened, the judge asked both parties to agree on a fair amount for sanctions, but they were unable to come to a consensus. The injured man\u2019s attorney, Chuck Noteboom<\/strong>, argued that the drawn-out legal process and the time dedicated to addressing the issue had cost his firm approximately $1 million in lost working hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A human resources representative from Inner-Parish also testified, maintaining that the failure to provide the full insurance information earlier in the case was not intentional.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the judge sided with the plaintiff\u2019s argument that the withholding of critical information constituted an abuse of the legal discovery process<\/strong>. The $5 million sanction was added to the original $60 million verdict, bringing the total legal penalties facing Texas Live! and its contractor to over $65 million, pending appeal.<\/p>\n

Texas Live! Appeals in Progress<\/h3>\n

Attorneys representing Texas Live! and Inner-Parish indicated during the hearing that they plan to appeal both the $5 million sanction and the original $60 million judgment<\/strong>. Court documents confirm that the appeal process has already been initiated.<\/p>\n

As of the time of reporting, attorneys for either party have not issued public comments in response to the judge\u2019s ruling.<\/p>\n

Background: A Night Meant for Healing Ends in Violence<\/h3>\n

The 2018 incident that sparked the lawsuit occurred when the victim visited Texas Live! as part of his mental health treatment. During his visit, a confrontation with a security guard escalated into violence, culminating in the guard smashing a glass over the man\u2019s head.<\/p>\n

The victim, who has not been publicly named, reportedly sustained long-term injuries from the assault. The jury in the original trial found both Texas Live! and Inner-Parish liable for the security guard\u2019s actions and awarded a combined judgment of more than $60 million in damages.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next in the Texas Live! Case<\/h3>\n

While the companies prepare to appeal, the recent sanctions signal the court\u2019s serious stance on full compliance with discovery rules. The case also puts a spotlight on how failures in procedural transparency, especially related to insurance coverage, can carry significant financial consequences for businesses.<\/p>\n

As the appeals move forward, the final outcome remains uncertain, but the case is already being watched closely by legal professionals and business owners alike as a cautionary example of how discovery misconduct can compound an already costly legal situation.<\/p>\n

The post Texas Live! and Security Firm Ordered to Pay $5 Million in Sanctions After Withholding Insurance Information<\/a> appeared first on Security Guard Services Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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