Rabb v. Coleman

DENTON, Justice.

Hazel Veony Coleman, individually and as next friend of her minor son, Allen Scott Coleman, brought this suit against Fletcher Rabb d/b/a Vapo Gas and Appliance Co. and his employee, Les Trexler, for the death of Mike Coleman, their husband and father respectively. Coleman’s death occurred as a result of the escape and explosion of butane and propane gas during a routine tank servicing operation at the family residence of the deceased. The trial court rendered judgment for the defendants below after a jury trial. The court of civil appeals reversed and remanded, holding the…