Legal Opinion

Williams v. Brown & Root, Inc.

Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District (Texarkana)

Decided June 6, 1997No. 06-96-00112-CVPublishedCited by 32 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

ROSS, Justice.

Bill G. Williams (“Williams”), the plaintiff-appellant, appeals from a summary judgment in favor of the defendant-appellee, Brown & Root, Inc. (“Brown & Root”). Williams alleged that Brown & Root’s negligent acts caused a workplace injury. However, in granting the summary judgment, the trial court concluded either (1) that Brown & Root was immune from suit because it provided workers’ compensation coverage, or (2) that Brown & Root was immune from suit because it was a “fellow servant” 1 of Williams. Williams brings one point of error, contending that the trial court…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. S.S.Texas Supreme Court · 1993
  2. Wilcox v. St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1975
  3. Simmons & Simmons Construction Co. v. W. L. Rea D.B.A. W. L. Rea Construction Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1955
  4. Brown v. Aztec Rig Equipment, Inc., Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)1996
  5. Marshall v. Toys-R-Us Nytex, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1992

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3Cited by32 opinions

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  5. Medlock v. Commission for Lawyer Discipline, Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District (Texarkana)2000

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