Legal Opinion
Exxon Corp. v. Enstar Engineering Co.
District Court, E.D. Texas
Decided January 9, 1990No. Civ. A. No. B-88-00139-CAPublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
COBB, District Judge.
Raymond Groom worked as a millwright for Golden Triangle Construction Company, which was a subcontractor for Enstar on a construction project for Exxon. Groom used a tool (a striking wrench) manufactured by Armstrong which was defective, and on December 22, 1984, a piece of steel flew from the head of a striking wrench and became embedded in his eye, effectively causing the loss of sight of the eye. Being severely aggrieved, Groom sued Exxon and Armstrong, but not Enstar, the general contractor. He could not sue his employer because of the provisions of…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- McMillen v. KlingensmithTexas Supreme Court · 1971
- Beech Aircraft Corp. v. JinkinsTexas Supreme Court · 1987
- Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Petroleum Personnel, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1989
- Gulf Coast Masonry, Inc. v. Owens-Illinois, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1987
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Exxon v. EnstarCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1991