Browse 20 proximate cause in tort law cases decided by Texas Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for KFC in Negligent Hiring Case
Patrick Minor v. Kentucky Fried Chicken, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Patrick Minor, sued Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) alleg...
Appellate Court Affirms Negligence Finding in Hotel Fire Case
Sher Hospitality, Inc.; GTHCC 2017, LLC.; And GTHCC, INC. v. ASI Lloyd's as Subrogee of Regan Viney, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case ...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Jonathan Paul Jones v. Raquel Hatch and James McCowan, Jr., Individually, and as Representatives of the Estate of Taylor McCowan, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defe...
Nursing home liable for resident's wrongful death due to untreated bedsores
Colorado County Development Group, LLC D/B/A Trucare Living Center-Columbus v. Rena Shelton, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concern...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment in wrongful death case
Dione Childress v. Alex S. Tradd II, as Independent of the Estate of Robert Carson Caldwell, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Di...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for equipment rental company in negligence suit
Arturo Diaz, Individually and AD II Improvements, LLC v. Herc Rentals Inc. F/K/A Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win ou...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for attorney in malpractice suit
Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball, Individually and D/B/A Lacy Kimball Law, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cody Howard, sued the def...
Texas appeals court affirms summary judgment for defendant in car accident case
Brandon Williams v. Megan Nabila Mitchell, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Brandon Williams, sued the defendant, Megan Nabil...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in negligence case
Elizabeth Spruell v. Nathaniel Roger Martinez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Elizabeth Spruell, sued the defendant, Nathan...
Hospital liable for patient fall; appeals court upholds jury verdict
St. David's Healthcare Partnership, L.P., LLP D/B/A St. David's North Austin Medical Center v. Levi Bernard and Nadia Bernard, Individually and as Next Friends of R.B. and S.B., Minor Children, decide...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Forklift Fatality Case
Maria Antonia Castillo Herrera, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Felipe F. Oviedo Castillo v. CWJ Forklift Service LLC, Cody Wayne James, and Teresa Jean James, decided by Texas Cou...
Malpractice claim barred by statute of limitations
Kimberly Pickens as Administrator for and on Behalf of the Estate of Rajolei Dejahl Pickens, Individually and as Next Friend of William Pickens, Diego Ajani Pickens, Elijah Sol Pickens, Judah Nirvan P...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claim Against Attorney
Justin C. Pfeiffer v. David H. Berg & David H. Berg & Associates PC, D/B/A Berg & Androphy, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, J...
Construction company not liable for injuries to trespassing minors
Big Creek Construction, LTD. v. Jim Sinkule, Individually and as Parent and Next Friend of Brent Sinkule, Carlos Cross, Individually as Parent and Next Friend of Darius Cross, Thomas Buchak, Individua...
Demand Letter Protected by Privilege, Court Rules
Moir Watershed Services, LLC v. Law Office of Heath Gurinsky, PLLC and Spencer Hofmann, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute inv...
Appellate Court Affirms Finding of No Negligence in Vehicle Accident Case
Gloria A. Vazquez v. Jonatan Garcia, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over a vehicle accident where the plaintif...
Appellate court affirms dismissal of wrongful death suit against Herc Rentals
Rosemarie Ortiz, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Andrew Ortiz, Anthony Ortiz, and Tyler Rios v. Herc Rentals, Inc., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 22, 2026, resulted ...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for trucking company in property damage case
Memorial Park Medical Center, Inc. v. Bob Thornhill Trucking; Tim Thornhill; And United Supermarkets, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. T...
Texas Court Affirms Jury Verdict in Negligence Case
Eddie Louis Herrera v. Diane Talamantez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Eddie Louis Herrera, sued the defendant, Diane Talam...
Estate Fails to Prove Negligence in Wrongful Death Claim
In the Estate of Stephen Frank Reeves v. ., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Estate of Stephen Frank Reeves sued the defendant for wrongf...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 20 proximate cause in tort law cases from Texas Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 17, Plaintiff Win: 3.
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