In a case filed on April 12, 2024, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas (case ID: 2024-23459), plaintiff Valentino Cormier is suing defendants Carlos Godoy Amador and Patterson Motor Freight, Inc., also known as Rig Runner. The lawsuit is based on an automobile accident that occurred on December 3, 2022.
The plaintiff's lawyer alleges that defendant Amador, while in the scope of his employment with Rig Runner, caused a collision with Cormier's vehicle at the intersection of 10600 Ella Blvd. and 1100 N. Sam Houston Pkwy S. As a result of this incident, Cormier sustained personal injuries and damages. The police officer who responded to the scene issued a citation to Amador for failing to turn safely.
Cormier seeks monetary relief over $250,000 but not more than $1,000,000 for his injuries and damages. He claims that Amador's negligence directly caused these injuries and damages. The lawsuit further accuses Amador of gross negligence due to his disregard for driving conditions and failure to control his vehicle's speed or turn safely.