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Holding that gross negligence, as described in the Texas statute that allows the family of a deceased worker to recovery exemplary damages if the workers’ death was caused by such gross negligence of the employer [see Tex. Lab. Code Ann. §...

The family of a deceased employee of an armored car service may not maintain a wrongful death action for exemplary damages against the employer on the basis of allegations that it engaged in gross negligence resulting in the death of their family member...

In Texas, an employer that causes the death of an employee due to the employer’s gross negligence or intentional acts or omissions is subject to suit for exemplary damages brought by the surviving spouse or heirs of the deceased employee [see Tex...

By Barry Zalma, Attorney and Consultant The Reasons for Punitive Damages Civil juries have a difficult enough time establishing appropriate numbers to indemnify a plaintiff so that he or she is back the way he or she was before the incident. To...

By Barry Zalma, Attorney and Consultant The Reasons for Punitive Damages Civil juries have a difficult enough time establishing appropriate numbers to indemnify a plaintiff so that he or she is back the way he or she was before the incident...