Worker Injured in Car Accident Can Proceed With Suit Against Colleague, Employer

A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker injured in a car accident while riding as a passenger with her colleague could proceed with tort claims against co-worker and their mutual employer.   Case: In re Porter, No. 06-21-00066-CV, 08/06/2021, published. Facts: Damyien Porter and Lauren Vasquez both worked for Warfab Industries Inc. On June 30, 2018, Vasquez was traveling as a passenger in a Warfab-owned pickup driven by Porter when he lost control and crashed into a tree. Procedural history: Vasquez filed suit against Porter and Warfab. She alleged that Porter was operat...