Court Re-Issues Ruling on Worker's Claims for Burns from Explosion

A Texas appellate court ruled that a boilermaker who suffered severe burns from a gas line explosion could not assert a viable premises liability claim against the refinery owner, but that he could pursue negligence claims against the owner and its employee. Case: Elmgren v. Ineos USA, No. 14-13-00044-CV, 04/17/2014, published. Facts: Johannes Elmgren worked as a boilermaker for Zachry Industrial. Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA, a division of Ineos USA, contracted with Zachry to maintain the Ineos plant. Elmgren reported to the Ineos plant on June 22, 2010, to repair the valve...