Frio County resident sues Nabors Industries for on-the-job injury

Frio County resident Albert Bustamante has filed suit against Nabors Industries and Milagro Exploration for injuries he received two years ago. 

The suit was filed Dec. 21 in Jefferson County District Court.

According to the lawsuit, on Dec. 24, 2010, Bustamante was injured while in the employment of Timco Services.

The suit does not state where or how the injury occurred, nor does the suit state why venue is proper in Jefferson County.

The suit accuses the defendants of being engaged in a dangerous activity and that he was injured as a result of their negligence.

The suit does not list any specific acts of negligence.

The plaintiff is suing for his alleged past and future medical expenses, mental anguish, pain, impairment, disfigurement and lost wages.

He also seeks recovery for a worker’s compensation lien of $50,000.

San Antonio attorney Kevin Miller represents him.

Judge Gary Sanderson, 6oth District Court, is assigned to the case.

Case No. B193-736