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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Cebcor Service Corp. v. Landscape Design and Construction, Inc.

This case involves Cebcor Service Corporation appealing a trial court's judgment that held them liable for a default judgment previously rendered against Consolidated Employment Benefit Service Corporation, also known as Cebcor Service Corporation. Cebcor argued it was never served in the underlying action and that the alter ego theory, which linked it to Consolidated, was irrelevant and improperly pleaded. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding that service on an alter ego constitutes valid service. The court further determined that the alter ego theory was properly pleaded and relevant to the issue of service of process in a bill of review case, and noted that Cebcor had waived challenges to the original service on Consolidated.

Alter EgoDefault JudgmentService of ProcessBill of ReviewCorporate LiabilityTexas LawAppellate ReviewCorporate VeilProcedural IssuesDue Diligence
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Case No. 14-09-00105-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 04, 2009

in Re Investment Capital Corporation and Service Corporation International

Relators Investment Capital Corporation (ICC) and Service Corporation International (SCI) filed a petition for a writ of mandamus to compel Judge Kathleen Stone of Probate Court No. 1 of Harris County to grant leave to designate SCI Funeral & Cemetary Purchasing Cooperative, Inc. as a responsible third party in a wrongful death suit. The underlying suit was initiated by the widow of Harold Israel, who suffered fatal injuries after falling in a parking garage. The trial court denied the relators' motion to designate SCI Funeral as a responsible third party. The Fourteenth Court of Appeals denied the petition for writ of mandamus, concluding that the relators had an adequate remedy at law and that the case did not present the extraordinary circumstances necessary to justify mandamus relief, distinguishing it from precedent such as In re Arthur Andersen.

Mandamus ReliefResponsible Third Party DesignationTexas Civil Practice and Remedies CodeAppellate RemedyWrongful Death SuitNegligence ClaimsGross NegligencePremises LiabilityWorkers' Compensation ActAbuse of Discretion
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Len v. State

Decedent, an employee of New York State Canal Corporation, tragically died after falling from a movable dam on the Erie Canal while clearing debris. His father, as administrator, subsequently filed a wrongful death and conscious pain and suffering claim against the Corporation, the State of New York, and the New York State Thruway Authority. Defendants moved to dismiss, citing Workers' Compensation Law § 11 exclusivity. The Court of Claims granted the dismissal, deeming the New York State Thruway Authority an alter ego of the Corporation and thus entitled to the exclusivity defense, and also found proposed Labor Law claims against the State lacked merit. The appellate court affirmed, concurring that the Corporation was an alter ego of the Authority for workers' compensation purposes and that the decedent's work constituted routine maintenance, not alteration or construction under Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6).

Workers’ Compensation Law exclusivityalter ego doctrineLabor Law Section 240(1)Labor Law Section 241(6)routine maintenancesignificant physical changeconstruction workwrongful deathconscious pain and sufferingparent-subsidiary relationship
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Case No. 01-11-00383-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 19, 2012

Mikuni Corporation v. Todd Foster and Candy Foster

This is a products liability lawsuit stemming from a motorcycle accident where Todd Foster was injured due to an allegedly defective carburetor. Appellees Todd and Candy Foster initially sued Classic Honda Mini Trails (CHT), which then filed third-party claims against Mikuni Corporation (Mikuni), the Japanese manufacturer of the carburetor. Mikuni appealed the trial court's denial of its special appearance, arguing a lack of personal jurisdiction in Texas. The appellate court examined both specific and general jurisdiction, including the alter-ego theory between Mikuni and its subsidiary MAC, ultimately concluding that Mikuni had not purposefully availed itself of the Texas market and that MAC's contacts could not be imputed to Mikuni. The court reversed the trial court's order and dismissed the case against Mikuni for lack of personal jurisdiction.

Personal JurisdictionProducts LiabilityCorporate VeilAlter EgoMinimum ContactsDue ProcessStream of CommerceTexas Long-Arm StatuteForeign ManufacturerSubsidiary
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Hall v. Timmons

Kenny Timmons sued his employer, SiBon Beverage Corporation, and its chairman, Robert Hall, for personal injuries sustained after falling from a ceiling while fixing a leaky pipe. Timmons alleged negligence and sought to hold Hall liable under alter ego and single business enterprise theories, as SiBon did not subscribe to Texas Workers' Compensation. The jury initially found in favor of Timmons, but Hall and SiBon appealed the judgment. The appellate court identified reversible errors in the trial court's jury instructions concerning both alter ego and sole proximate cause. Consequently, the judgment was reversed, and the case was remanded for a new trial.

Workers' CompensationPersonal InjuryEmployer LiabilityAlter Ego DoctrineSingle Business EnterpriseCorporate Veil PiercingNegligenceProximate CauseJury InstructionsAppellate Reversal
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Allen v. Oberdorfer Foundries, Inc.

This case concerns an appeal regarding a parent corporation's liability for workers' compensation claims of a subsidiary's employee. The Supreme Court initially determined that Oswego Castings Corp., the employer, was the alter ego of its parent, Oberdorfer Foundries, Inc. The appellate court found this determination to be erroneous as a matter of law, clarifying that for corporations to be considered alter egos, the parent must directly intervene and completely dominate the subsidiary's everyday operations, a standard not met by the evidence presented. Consequently, the appellate court reversed the Supreme Court's order, denied the defendant's motion for summary judgment, and reinstated the complaint, mandating that the alter ego issue be determined at trial.

Alter Ego DoctrineCorporate LiabilityParent-Subsidiary RelationshipSummary Judgment ReversalAppellate DecisionCorporate DominationWorkers' Compensation LiabilityEmployment RelationshipReinstatement of ComplaintTrial Determination
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Case No. 09-22-00174-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 03, 2025

Lexington Insurance Company v. Exxon Mobil Corporation and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation

This case from the Ninth District of Texas at Beaumont addresses an appeal by Lexington Insurance Company against Exxon Mobil Corporation and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation. Lexington challenged a summary judgment that awarded Exxon $25 million under an umbrella insurance policy. The dispute centered on whether Exxon qualified as an additional insured under a policy issued to Brock Services, LTD, and if specific policy exclusions for workers' compensation and employer's liability applied. The court affirmed the arbitration finding that Exxon was an additional insured but ultimately reversed the trial court's judgment. It ruled that the employer's liability exclusion applied, given Exxon's status as a statutory employer of Brock's injured employees through its Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), thus entitling Exxon to the exclusive remedy defense under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. Consequently, Lexington was found to have no duty to defend or indemnify Exxon, and the awards for damages, attorney's fees, and interest were reversed.

Insurance Policy CoverageUmbrella InsuranceWorkers' Compensation ActEmployer's Liability ExclusionExclusive RemedyOCIPStatutory EmployerAdditional Insured StatusArbitration ReviewSummary Judgment Reversal
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Case No. 14-18-00083-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 17, 2019

James Construction Group, LLC, Primoris Services Corporation v. Westlake Chemical Corporation

James Construction Group, LLC and Primoris Services Corporation appealed a judgment concerning contract claims with Westlake Chemical Corporation. Chemical had initially sued James for breach of a construction contract, citing safety violations and a failure to indemnify. The jury found James liable for breach of contract and indemnification, leading to damages and attorney's fees awarded against Primoris due to a guaranty. On appeal, the court affirmed the jury's findings on James's liability and the attorney's fees against Primoris. Crucially, the court reversed the trial court's judgment awarding James damages on its counterclaim, clarifying that a contractual waiver of consequential damages serves as an affirmative defense rather than a basis for a breach-of-contract claim.

Contract LawBreach of ContractConstruction ContractIndemnificationGuaranty AgreementAttorney's FeesConsequential DamagesWaiver of DamagesConditions PrecedentSubstantial Compliance
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Case No. 13-02-415-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 20, 2003

Daimlerchrysler Corporation (f/K/A Chrysler Corporation), Chrysler Corporation and Chrysler v. Bill L. Inman, David Castro and John Wilkins, Each Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated

This case involves an interlocutory appeal filed by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, challenging a trial court's certification of two nationwide classes. The plaintiffs are owners of DaimlerChrysler automobiles equipped with defective Gen-3 seatbelt buckles, alleging design defects leading to purely economic losses, but no physical injury or property damage. DaimlerChrysler contended the plaintiffs lacked standing under common-law torts, the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) warranties. The Court of Appeals affirmed that the plaintiffs had standing, concluding they suffered a distinct, actual injury from insufficient product value, and that monetary damages would provide redress. However, the court reversed and remanded the class certification due to the trial court's failure to perform a proper choice-of-law analysis for nationwide claims.

Defective ProductsClass ActionStanding to SueEconomic LossSeatbelt DefectsTexas LawDTPAUCCBreach of WarrantyNegligence
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Victory Energy Corporation, Smart Gas, LLC, and HCP Investments, LLC v. Oz Gas Corporation

This case involves an appeal by three business associations (Appellants) challenging a trial court's decision that named Oz Gas Corporation (Appellee) as the true leaseholder of disputed oil and gas land in Crockett County, Texas. The Appellants were also assessed damages for bad faith trespass. The core dispute revolved around the interpretation of a Substitute Trustee's Deed concerning the conveyance of oil and gas leasehold interests. The appeals court affirmed the trial court's ruling, concluding that Oz Gas Corporation holds exclusive title to the West Unit of the disputed land. The court also found that Appellants committed bad faith mineral trespass by relying on an outdated title opinion and failing to conduct proper due diligence, and upheld the joint and several liability for damages.

Oil and Gas LeasesMineral RightsTrespass to Try TitleBad Faith TrespassDeed ConstructionSummary JudgmentAppellate ReviewLeasehold InterestProration UnitsRailroad Commission
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