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Fred Hebert appealed a jury verdict in a negligence action, where he was awarded $1,770.30 for personal injuries sustained on the job. Hebert was struck by a post from a van owned by Pan American Van Lines, Inc. Hebert argued that the jury's compensation of $1,967.00 for his injuries was grossly inadequate. The incident occurred at the Diamond Shamrock Plant in Deer Park, Texas, where Hebert and a co-worker were checking cargo. The jury found all three parties negligent, with Hebert 10% negligent, resulting in the reduced award. The appellate court reviewed the evidence and affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding the verdict not manifestly wrong or unjust due to contradictory evidence regarding Hebert's injuries and prior conditions.
Hebert v. Pan American Van Lines, Inc. 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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Fred Hebert appealed a jury verdict in a negligence action, where he was awarded $1,770.30 for personal injuries sustained on the job. Hebert was struck by a post from a van owned by Pan American Van Lines, Inc. Hebert argued that the jury's compensation of $1,967.00 for his injuries was grossly inadequate. The incident occurred at the Diamond Shamrock Plant in Deer Park, Texas, where Hebert and a co-worker were checking cargo. The jury found all three parties negligent, with Hebert 10% negligent, resulting in the reduced award. The appellate court reviewed the evidence and affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding the verdict not manifestly wrong or unjust due to contradictory evidence regarding Hebert's injuries and prior conditions.
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