EDCO Production, Inc. v. Hernandez

OPINION

CADENA, Chief Justice.

Defendant, EDCO Productions, Inc., appeals from a judgment, based on jury findings, awarding $67,815.00 to plaintiffs, Veronica Hernandez, widow of Johnny Hernandez, and the four children of Johnny and Veronica, as damages because of personal injuries suffered by Johnny Hernandez when an oil storage tank under the control of defendant exploded while Hernandez, the employee of an independent contractor, was attempting to weld a ring or hoop on a ladder attached to the tank.

The suit was originally filed by Johnny Hernandez and his wife, Veronica. Johnny died prior…