Court Tosses Award on Promissory Estoppel Claim

A Texas appellate court tossed an award of damages to a worker on his promissory estoppel claim against his former employer. Case: Thomas Oilfield Services v. Clark, No. 12-18-00344-CV, 07/10/2019, published. Facts: Albert Clark worked for Thomas Oilfield Services. He allegedly suffered heat stroke in July 2015, leading to seizures. Clark began to pursue a workers' compensation claim, but was fired. Procedural history: Clark sued Thomas, asserting claims for breach of his employment contract and retaliation. A trial judge granted Clark’s motion for summary judgment. The Cou...