Job Applicant's Signed Release Did not Waive Negligence Claim

A Texas appellate court ruled that a job applicant who injured his back in a pre-employment strength test did not waive his ability to sue his potential future employer for negligence when he signed a waiver of liability before attempting the test.Case: Blankenship v. Spectra Energy Corp., No. 13-12-00546-CV, 08/15/2013, published.Facts: Ed Blankenship applied for a job with the Spectra Energy Corp., a company that develops and operates natural gas and crude oil pipelines. As part of the pre-employment application process, Spectra required that Blankenship undergo a physical strength test...