Browse 5 independent contractor vs employee status cases decided by Texas Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
FedEx not liable for contractor's driver's alleged assault
Ignacio Vega-Chavez v. A&B Logistics, Inc.; Ra'Son Austin; And FedEx Corporation, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute ...
Hospital's vicarious liability for nurse's alleged negligence survives summary judgment.
Townsen Memorial Hospital, Southeast Texas Medical Ventures LLC D/B/A Townsen Memorial Hospital, and Markus Baloney, RN v. Cedric Wheeler, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 24, 2026, resulted...
Mall security company's liability for employee's alleged assault goes to jury
Universal Protection Service, LP D/B/A Allied Universal Security and Universal Protection Service GP, Inc. v. the Woodlands Mall Associates, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026...
Valero Not Liable for Independent Contractor's Fraudulent Actions
Michael Johnson and Kennard Law P.C. v. Valero Services, Inc., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Valero Serv...
Non-compete agreement unenforceable as not ancillary to employment
Air Drilling Associates, Inc. v. Mike Vander Staak, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The dispute centered on whether Air Drilling Associates ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 independent contractor vs employee status cases from Texas Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3, Mixed: 2.
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