Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker's Claims Against Subcontractors

A Texas appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s personal injury claims against three subcontractors who were allegedly responsible for causing severe burns to his legs. Case: Barrett v. Berry Contracting, No. 13-18-00498-CV, 10/03/2019, published. Facts: David Barrett worked for Valero. While working at a Valero property in January 2016, the ground collapsed beneath him, causing him to sink several feet into superheated soil. He sustained severe burn injuries to both legs. Procedural history: Barrett filed suit against BHP Engineering & Contracting, and Berry Contr...