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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Field v. New York University

Plaintiff Walter Field, an employee of Exterior Erecting Services, Inc., sustained a crushing injury to his left hand while working on a mobile crane at a New York University renovation site. Field and his wife sued NYU, Corporate Interiors Contracting, Inc., Eastern Exterior Wall Systems, and Cranes, Inc., alleging common-law negligence and Labor Law violations. The court granted summary judgment dismissing Field's complaint against NYU, Corp, and Eastern regarding Labor Law § 241 (6) claims, finding the cited Industrial Code provisions either complied with or too general. The court denied motions to dismiss Cranes' third-party complaint against Eastern and Exterior, allowing Cranes to amend its complaint to allege 'grave injury' under Workers' Compensation Law § 11. Finally, the court denied summary judgment for NYU, Corp, and Eastern on their indemnification claims against Cranes, Inc. due to insufficient evidentiary support.

Personal InjuryConstruction AccidentLabor LawIndustrial CodeSummary JudgmentWorkers' Compensation LawGrave InjuryMobile CraneOutriggerIndemnification
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Case No. 15-24-00124-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 06, 2024

ETC Field Services, LLC FKA. Regency Field Services, LLC v. Tema Oil and Gas Company

This case involves an appeal by ETC Field Services, LLC, challenging a remand order issued by the Business Court of Texas, Eighth Division. The original dispute, a breach of contract and negligence claim filed in 2017 by Tema Oil and Gas Co., was removed by ETC to the newly established Business Court in September 2024. Tema subsequently sought remand, arguing that the legislative act creating the Business Courts (H.B. 19) only applies to cases commenced on or after September 1, 2024. The Business Court agreed, ordering the case remanded to the 236th District Court of Tarrant County. ETC contends that H.B. 19 is a procedural statute and that its provisions for removal should apply retroactively to existing cases, asserting that the Business Court erred in its statutory interpretation and determination of subject-matter jurisdiction. The Business Court denied Tema's request for sanctions against ETC.

JurisdictionAppellate ReviewStatutory InterpretationBusiness LawRemand OrderTexas CourtsCivil ProcedureRetroactivityContract DisputeOil and Gas Industry
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Fields v. State

This Supreme Court opinion clarifies the standard of appellate review for post-conviction claims alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Tennessee. Appellant Jehiel Fields sought post-conviction relief after being convicted of first-degree murder, arguing his trial counsel was ineffective for not pursuing diminished capacity or self-defense. The trial court and Court of Criminal Appeals denied his petition, finding counsel's decisions were strategic and no prejudice was shown. The Supreme Court reaffirms that such claims involve mixed questions of law and fact subject to de novo review, but with a presumption of correctness for the trial court's factual findings. Ultimately, the Court affirmed the lower court's judgment and dismissed Fields' petition for post-conviction relief.

Post-conviction reliefIneffective assistance of counselAppellate review standardDe novo reviewMixed question of law and factFactual findingsLegal conclusionsPresumption of correctnessCriminal procedureTrial strategy
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Boorhem-Fields, Inc. v. Burlington Northern Railroad

This case involves an appeal regarding a train wreck that occurred on June 16, 1991, caused by railcars rolling out of a sidetrack at Boorhem-Fields' rockyard and obstructing Burlington Northern's mainline. Burlington Northern sued Boorhem-Fields, MAC Acquisitions, and Meridian Aggregates for property damage and indemnification for personal injuries. The jury found Boorhem-Fields negligent, grossly negligent, trespassing, and in breach of contract for violating clearances provisions. The appellate court affirmed the findings of breach of contract, negligence, and gross negligence, upholding the damages and attorney's fees. However, the court modified the judgment by deleting declaratory relief provisions concerning future personal injury claims and punitive damages, deeming them premature or inappropriate.

Train AccidentRailroad OperationsContract BreachTort LiabilityIndemnity ClauseAppellate ReviewJury InstructionsSufficiency of EvidenceAttorney Fees AwardDeclaratory Judgment
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Fields v. Teamsters Local Union No. 988

Maria E. Fields sued Teamsters Local Union 988 and Terry Lovan for gender discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment under the TCHRA, and for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Fields alleged Lovan, her trustee/supervisor, sexually harassed her over three months, using his authority to coerce her, and she was subsequently fired after complaining. The trial court initially granted summary judgment for the defendants on all claims. On appeal, the court affirmed the summary judgment for the Union on the sexual harassment claim, noting the Union did not meet the TCHRA's employer definition. However, the court reversed the summary judgment for the Union on the retaliation claim and for both the Union and Lovan on the intentional infliction of emotional distress claim, finding sufficient evidence for these claims to proceed to trial.

Gender DiscriminationRetaliationSexual HarassmentIntentional Infliction of Emotional DistressTCHRANo-Evidence Summary JudgmentLabor Union LiabilityEmployer Authority AbuseWorkplace HarassmentEmotional Distress Severity
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Case No. 01-07-00999-CV
Regular Panel Decision
May 27, 2010

El Paso Field Services Management, Inc. v. Ernesto Lopez and Georgia Lopez

Ernesto and Georgia Lopez sued El Paso Field Services Management, Inc. for personal injuries arising from a work-related incident. A jury found El Paso 80% negligent and Mr. Lopez 20% negligent. The trial court rendered judgment on the verdict. El Paso appealed, raising issues concerning the 'borrowed employee' doctrine, proximate cause, and entitlement to a credit for workers' compensation benefits. The Lopezes cross-appealed regarding the sufficiency of evidence for Mr. Lopez's 20% negligence. The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment on all points, finding legally and factually sufficient evidence for the jury's findings and declining to alter the collateral-source rule.

Personal InjuryWorkplace AccidentNegligenceBorrowed Employee DoctrineProximate CauseWorkers' Compensation BenefitsCollateral Source RuleAppellate ReviewJury FindingsContract Law
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Case No. W2025-00311-COA-R3-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 13, 2026

Jacqueline Adams v. Finis Fields

This appeal arises from a personal injury lawsuit in Tennessee stemming from a March 2017 vehicle collision. The plaintiff, Jacqueline Adams, appealed the trial court's denial of her motion for a new trial after a jury awarded her damages significantly lower than her claimed medical expenses ($14,745.00 compared to $48,302.59). Adams argued the verdict was below the range of reasonableness and an improper compromise. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the jury's reduced award for medical expenses ($8,063.00) was justified. This was attributed to challenges to causation based on Adams's undisclosed prior back injury and her pre-existing degenerative condition. The court also found material evidence to support the jury's apportionment of fault (52% to Finis Fields, 48% to Jacqueline Adams), thereby negating any

personal injuryvehicle collisioncomparative faultmedical expensesjury verdict challengenew trial motioncausation disputepre-existing conditionexpert medical testimonycredibility of plaintiff
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Case No. 14-13-00811-CV
Regular Panel Decision

in Re Wyatt Field Service Company

David McBride and Glenn Burns sued Wyatt Field Services Company and ExxonMobil Corporation for personal injuries sustained in an accident at an ExxonMobil refinery due to a faulty safety chain, which Wyatt allegedly installed. The jury found Wyatt not negligent and ExxonMobil solely responsible, prompting the trial court to grant a new trial. The trial court cited the jury's verdict as being against the great weight of evidence and Wyatt's introduction of collateral source evidence. Wyatt sought a writ of mandamus, challenging the new trial order. The appellate court conditionally granted Wyatt's petition, concluding the trial court abused its discretion by misapplying factual sufficiency standards, that the collateral source error was harmless given the jury's negligence finding, and that 'in the interest of justice' is an insufficient ground for a new trial. The court ordered the trial court to vacate its new trial order and reinstate the jury's verdict.

Mandamus ReviewNew Trial OrderAbuse of DiscretionFactual SufficiencyGreat Weight and Preponderance of EvidenceCollateral Source RuleMotion in LimineJury VerdictNegligencePersonal Injury
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Saxby v. LPS Field Services, Inc.

Plaintiff Richard Saxby was injured after falling off a roof while performing property repairs for his company, Finger Lakes Property Services, at a property in foreclosure owned by First Union Corporation. First Union had contracted LPS Field Services for property preservation, which subsequently subcontracted through several intermediaries, eventually leading to Saxby's company. Saxby sued LPS, alleging common law negligence and violations of New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241, with the case removed to federal court based on diversity jurisdiction. LPS moved to dismiss the complaint under Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 12(b)(6). The court granted the motion in part, dismissing the negligent hiring claim, but denied the motion with respect to the remaining common law negligence and Labor Law claims, and granted the plaintiff leave to amend his complaint to specify Industrial Code violations.

NegligenceLabor LawMotion to DismissConstruction AccidentProperty PreservationIndependent ContractorDuty of CareFederal JurisdictionDiversity JurisdictionNew York Law
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Hyek v. Field Support Services, Inc.

Plaintiff Audra Hyek initiated an action against her former employer, Field Support Services, Inc. (FSSI), alleging gender discrimination under Title VII and the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). FSSI moved for summary judgment, which the court reviewed under the McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting framework. The court found that Plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of gender discrimination, specifically regarding disparate treatment in equipment, training, policy enforcement, or her termination compared to a male co-worker. Additionally, Plaintiff's hostile work environment claim was deemed abandoned due to her failure to address Defendant's arguments in opposition papers. Consequently, the court granted FSSI's motion for summary judgment, dismissing all of Plaintiff's claims.

Employment DiscriminationGender DiscriminationTitle VIINYSHRLSummary JudgmentDisparate TreatmentHostile Work EnvironmentMcDonnell Douglas FrameworkPrima Facie CasePretext
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