Supreme Court Rejects Worker's Suit Over Toxic Chemical Exposure

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a worker was time-barred from pursuing a personal injury claim against a subcontractor at an oil well who allegedly exposed him to toxic chemicals that resulted in his development of skin cancer. Case: Schlumberger Technology Corp. v. Pasko, No. 17-0231, 04/13/2018, published. Facts: Michael Pasko worked for JC Fodale Energy Services, a contractor hired to do work at a location where an oil well was being drilled. The Schlumberger Technology Corp. was also a contractor working at the same site. In May 2013, a Schlumberger employee allegedly instructed Pask...