Occidental Chemical Corporation v. Jason Jenkins

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that a claim against a former property owner for injuries caused by a dangerous condition of real property is a premises‑liability claim that ends with the conveyance of the property, even when the owner created the condition. Accordingly, Occidental Chemical Corporation was not liable for the plaintiff's injuries and the appellate judgment was reversed. The court declined to apply the statutes of repose because no duty of care existed. The decision affirms the general rule that vendors are not liable for pre‑existing defects after a sale.