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Dennis Verner appeals two summary judgments granted in favor of National Oilwell Vareo, Inc. The first appeal challenges the trial court's grant of a bill of review, which set aside a default judgment previously obtained by Verner due to alleged lack of service of process on the correct entity. The appellate court affirmed this, citing Verner's failure to address all summary judgment grounds. The second appeal concerns Verner's personal injury suit, where he claimed negligence against National Oilwell Vareo, Inc. The appellate court also affirmed this summary judgment, concluding that Verner did not present sufficient evidence to create a genuine issue of material fact regarding the defendant's ownership of the equipment or employment of the operators involved in his injury.
Verner v. NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District (El Paso). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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Dennis Verner appeals two summary judgments granted in favor of National Oilwell Vareo, Inc. The first appeal challenges the trial court's grant of a bill of review, which set aside a default judgment previously obtained by Verner due to alleged lack of service of process on the correct entity. The appellate court affirmed this, citing Verner's failure to address all summary judgment grounds. The second appeal concerns Verner's personal injury suit, where he claimed negligence against National Oilwell Vareo, Inc. The appellate court also affirmed this summary judgment, concluding that Verner did not present sufficient evidence to create a genuine issue of material fact regarding the defendant's ownership of the equipment or employment of the operators involved in his injury.
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