Exxon Corp. v. Garza

OPINION

RICKHOFF, Justice.

Omar Garza sued Exxon Corporation for injuries he sustained on one of its gas leases. In accordance with the jury’s verdict, the trial court signed a judgment awarding Garza $494,385. Because we conclude that the evidence is legally insufficient to establish that Exxon had actual or constructive knowledge of an unreasonably dangerous condition on the lease, we reverse the trial court’s judgment and render judgment that Garza take nothing from Exxon.

Factual and Procedural Background

Exxon owns and operates a natural gas lease, known as the Yates Lease, in Duval County.…