Hoffman v. Trinity Industries, Inc.

OPINION

STOVER, Justice.

This is an appeal of a summary judgment granted in favor of appellee Trinity Industries, Inc. (“Trinity”) against appellant Edward Hoffman (“Hoffman”). The underlying case involves a negligence suit for personal injuries sustained by Hoffman while working on Trinity’s premises.

Raising two issues, Hoffman claims the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Trinity. We review Hoffman’s complaints under well known summary judgment standards. The movant must show (1) that there are no genuine issues of material fact and (2) that he is entitled to judgment…