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In this contract dispute over a highway construction project, subcontractor Vernco Construction sued prime contractor E.E. Hood & Sons, Inc., and its former Corporate Vice President David Nelson. Vernco alleged a conspiracy to sabotage its subcontract so Nelson's company, Collective Contracting, Inc., could complete the work. A jury initially found for Vernco on claims of breach of contract, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud. On appeal, the court reversed the breach of contract and tortious interference findings, while affirming Nelson's breach of fiduciary duty and Hood's knowing participation. The court also suggested and Vernco accepted a remittitur for lost profit damages, leading to a modified judgment against Hood and Nelson.
Nelson v. Vernco Constr., 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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In this contract dispute over a highway construction project, subcontractor Vernco Construction sued prime contractor E.E. Hood & Sons, Inc., and its former Corporate Vice President David Nelson. Vernco alleged a conspiracy to sabotage its subcontract so Nelson's company, Collective Contracting, Inc., could complete the work. A jury initially found for Vernco on claims of breach of contract, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud. On appeal, the court reversed the breach of contract and tortious interference findings, while affirming Nelson's breach of fiduciary duty and Hood's knowing participation. The court also suggested and Vernco accepted a remittitur for lost profit damages, leading to a modified judgment against Hood and Nelson.
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