Randall Wade Lucas, Petitioner v. Texas Industries, Inc. and Everman Corporation, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the trial court's judgment against Texas Industries, Inc. (TXI) and held that TXI was not the alter ego of its subsidiary, Structural, thus not liable for the plaintiff's injuries. The Court also reversed the appellate court's decision on Everman Corporation, finding sufficient evidence that Everman was negligent in advising the subcontractor to bring inadequate lifting equipment, and remanded the issue for further factual determination.