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This is a wrongful death action brought by the surviving widow and two minor children of Seth Burns Evans against Cameo, Inc. Evans was killed in an oil field accident on August 2, 1961, while assisting Cameo employees in dismantling equipment, which allegedly exploded due to negligence. The jury found Cameo's employees negligent, leading to a judgment of $50,000 in damages for the appellees. Cameo appealed, asserting that Evans was its 'special servant,' and challenging the jury's findings on negligence and the amount of damages. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, ruling that the 'special servant' defense was not properly pleaded and that the jury's findings were not in irreconcilable conflict, nor were the damages excessive.
Camco, Incorporated v. Evans is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Texas. 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 Court of Appeals of Texas.
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This is a wrongful death action brought by the surviving widow and two minor children of Seth Burns Evans against Cameo, Inc. Evans was killed in an oil field accident on August 2, 1961, while assisting Cameo employees in dismantling equipment, which allegedly exploded due to negligence. The jury found Cameo's employees negligent, leading to a judgment of $50,000 in damages for the appellees. Cameo appealed, asserting that Evans was its 'special servant,' and challenging the jury's findings on negligence and the amount of damages. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, ruling that the 'special servant' defense was not properly pleaded and that the jury's findings were not in irreconcilable conflict, nor were the damages excessive.
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