Manuel Heredia Escuadra has filed a lawsuit against American Abrasives & Coatings, Inc. and Vinson Corrosion Control Service, Inc. in the District Court of Harris County, Texas. The case, bearing the ID 2024-26833, was officially filed on April 25, 2024.
The plaintiff, Escuadra, alleges that he sustained personal injuries while performing his duties at his place of employment due to the negligence of the defendants. On July 7, 2022, while moving forklift spikes around a forklift owned and maintained by the defendants as instructed by them, an accident occurred resulting in injury to Escuadra. The plaintiff contends that this accident was directly caused by the defendants' negligence.
Escuadra is seeking damages for his personal injuries and incurred medical expenses. He argues that the defendants failed to maintain a safe worksite and equipment and neglected their duty to warn him about potential hazards. Furthermore, they are accused of failing to properly train employees on equipment use and maintenance.