Etan Industries, Inc. v. Lehmann

Defendant Etan Industries, Inc. contends that the tort claims against it are barred by the two-year statute of limitations. It also argues that the declaratory judgment against it was unwarranted. We agree and accordingly reverse and render judgment for Etan.

Etan, a cable television and internet provider, had cable lines running on two properties owned by Ronald and Dana Leh-mann (the Lehmanns). The properties were located on Highways 77 and 290. Etan’s cable lines were placed on poles belonging to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., an electricity provider. Bluebonnet had easements on the…