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Reymundo Torres died in a forklift accident in 1989 while unloading a truck. His family (Appellants) sued Caterpillar Industrial, Inc., the forklift manufacturer, and Rymco, Inc., Torres' employer, alleging strict product liability and negligence. The trial court initially granted partial summary judgment for Caterpillar on manufacturing and design defect claims, but a failure-to-warn claim proceeded to trial where the jury found in favor of Caterpillar. Rymco was found liable by default. On appeal, the court reversed the partial summary judgment concerning the design defect related to the lack of rollover protective structure, remanding that specific claim for trial. All other appellate points, including instructions on agency and comparative negligence, were affirmed.
Torres v. Caterpillar, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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Reymundo Torres died in a forklift accident in 1989 while unloading a truck. His family (Appellants) sued Caterpillar Industrial, Inc., the forklift manufacturer, and Rymco, Inc., Torres' employer, alleging strict product liability and negligence. The trial court initially granted partial summary judgment for Caterpillar on manufacturing and design defect claims, but a failure-to-warn claim proceeded to trial where the jury found in favor of Caterpillar. Rymco was found liable by default. On appeal, the court reversed the partial summary judgment concerning the design defect related to the lack of rollover protective structure, remanding that specific claim for trial. All other appellate points, including instructions on agency and comparative negligence, were affirmed.
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