Hawkins v. Kysor Industries Corp.

CIRE, Justice.

Roy Hawkins appeals from a summary judgment granted in favor of Kysor Industries Corporation.

Appellant’s original petition alleges that on May 29,1974 he was injured while working as an employee of Redman Building Products, Inc. Hawkins claims his injury was caused by a product manufactured by Stone Machinery Company, which has since been taken over by its parent company, Kysor Industries Corporation. A compensation claim between Hawkins and the insurance carrier, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, was settled and approved by the Texas Industrial Accident Board on November 4,…