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This case details an appeal concerning Russell and Lori Burke and their bankruptcy trustee (collectively 'the Burkes') against Union Pacific Resources Company (UPRC) and Palestine Water Well Service, Inc. (PWW), stemming from seismic testing that allegedly damaged their water well, causing significant cattle losses. PWW also filed a cross-action against UPRC for tortious interference. The appellate court ruled that the Burkes' negligence claim and PWW's tortious interference claim were barred by the statute of limitations, resulting in a take-nothing judgment for PWW. For the Burkes' breach of contract claim, the court found the jury's $1.5 million damage award factually insufficient and proposed a $653,700 remittitur; acceptance would lead to a modified judgment of $842,300, while rejection would mean reversal and remand for a new trial. UPRC was also granted a $111,500 settlement credit.
Burke v. Union Pacific Resources Co. is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District (Texarkana). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District (Texarkana).
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This case details an appeal concerning Russell and Lori Burke and their bankruptcy trustee (collectively 'the Burkes') against Union Pacific Resources Company (UPRC) and Palestine Water Well Service, Inc. (PWW), stemming from seismic testing that allegedly damaged their water well, causing significant cattle losses. PWW also filed a cross-action against UPRC for tortious interference. The appellate court ruled that the Burkes' negligence claim and PWW's tortious interference claim were barred by the statute of limitations, resulting in a take-nothing judgment for PWW. For the Burkes' breach of contract claim, the court found the jury's $1.5 million damage award factually insufficient and proposed a $653,700 remittitur; acceptance would lead to a modified judgment of $842,300, while rejection would mean reversal and remand for a new trial. UPRC was also granted a $111,500 settlement credit.
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