Sheffield Division Armco Steel Corporation v. Jones

COLEMAN, Justice.

This is a suit for exemplary damages growing out of an industrial accident authorized by Article 16, Sec. 26, of the Texas . Constitution, Vernon’s Ann. St. and Art. 8306, Sec. 5, Vernon’s Annotated Texas Statutes.

Appellees are the survivors of Walter 0. Jones, Jr., who was employed by appellant, Sheffield Division Armco Steel Corporation, as a motor inspector. Jones’ death was caused by burns received while working. Appellant’s liability for the death benefits provided by the Texas Workmen’s Compensation Act was admitted and the prescribed payments have been and are being…