Favorability to Plaintiff:

6 (Moderately Favorable)

Summary:

A rural–industrial venue on the Eagle Ford edge, La Salle seats a largely Hispanic jury pool that tends to empathize with injured workers, especially in oilfield accident cases, producing a moderate score with a plaintiff-friendly lean. Politics sit near the regional middle and the local plaintiff bar is thin, but recent history includes meaningful results, such as a $10.36M verdict in 2023. That upside is tempered by the “company-town” influence of oil and gas, which can cap damages and push close calls toward the defense. Net: favorable demographics and South Texas dynamics create real potential on clear liability, while industry ties and limited local resources keep outcomes measured.

County Seat:

Cotulla

Population (2024):

6,679

Median Age:

38.8

Median Income:

$55,469

2024 Election Results:

Trump (60.0%)

Other Results:

$10,326,000 – Collision between tractor-trailers led to severe injuries (2023; 18-11-00209- CVL).