Manufacturer Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Tort Claims

A Texas appellate court ruled that a packaging material manufacturer was entitled to summary judgment on the negligence and gross negligence claims filed by the representative of a temporary worker who had been severely injured on the manufacturer’s premises. Case: Balderas v. Houston Foam Plastics Inc., No. 01-20-00755-CV, 11/29/2022, published. Facts: In December 2015, Rigoverto Balderas entered into a "client services agreement" with Port City Staffing. The CSA stated that Port City would provide temporary employees with certain skills and abilities to Houston Foam Plastic...