Renee McCracken Williams, Petitioners v. Steves Industries, Inc., D/b/a Ingram Equipment Company, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals, holding that there was no evidence of gross negligence by Steves Industries in entrusting its truck to an unlicensed driver, thus punitive damages were unsupported; however, the court found sufficient evidence that Mrs. Williams' negligence was a cause in fact and was foreseeable. Justice Ray dissented, arguing the evidence supported a finding of gross negligence.