Texas Brine Corp. v. Lofton

OPINION

SEARS, Justice.

Appellant Morris Wayne Johnson, while in the course and scope of his employment with Appellant Texas Brine Corporation, was involved in a vehicular collision with Appellee. Appellee brought suit against Appellants for personal injuries and was awarded $113,500.00. This amount was reduced by 35%, the percent*692age of comparative negligence that the jury attributed to Appellee. The central issue is whether or not speed can be a proximate cause without foreseeability. We hold it cannot. The judgment is reversed and remanded.

On the evening of the accident, the weather…