Lorenzo Grain Co-Op v. Rangel

REYNOLDS, Justice.

Defendant-appellant challenges the trial court's denial of venue in its residential county. Affirmed.

Plaintiff-appellee Domingo Rangel filed this suit in Lubbock County to recover damages from defendant Lorenzo Grain Co-op for personal injuries sustained in Lubbock County through the alleged negligence of defendant’s employee, James Martin. Defendant filed its plea of privilege to be sued in, and to have the cause transferred to, Crosby County, its domicile for venue purposes. Rangel controverted the plea, asserting the right to maintain venue in Lubbock County under…