In a dramatic legal confrontation, a family has taken legal action against a truck repair company and one of its employees following a shocking incident involving gun violence. On April 17, 2025, Christopher Ryan Lorillard and Laura Arres, acting on behalf of their minor children, filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Harris County against Kooner Truck Repair, Inc., doing business as Kooner Fleet Management Solutions, and Andres Hinojosa.
The case stems from an incident on March 6, 2025, when Christopher Ryan Lorillard was shot at his home by Andres Hinojosa. At the time of the shooting, Hinojosa was employed by Kooner Truck Repair and was using a company truck provided to him for his role as a mobile truck repairman. The plaintiffs argue that Kooner Truck Repair's negligence in hiring and supervising Hinojosa led to this tragic event. They claim that despite knowing about Hinojosa's criminal history—including a 2018 conviction for driving while intoxicated and an arrest for possession of methamphetamine—Kooner continued to employ him and provide him with access to company vehicles.
The plaintiffs accuse Kooner Truck Repair of negligence in hiring, training, and supervising its employees. They assert that the company failed to conduct adequate background checks which would have revealed Hinojosa's past offenses involving drugs and weapons. "Hinojosa’s actions were foreseeable to Kooner," states the complaint, highlighting that the company's lax oversight enabled Hinojosa to commit the shooting using their vehicle.
Furthermore, the lawsuit claims that Kooner's business model encouraged employees like Hinojosa to use company trucks at all hours under the guise of providing 24/7 service. This policy allegedly allowed Hinojosa to present himself as an agent of Kooner during the incident. The plaintiffs argue that this misrepresentation contributed to the tragic outcome by giving Hinojosa unwarranted access to their home.
As a result of this alleged negligence, Mr. Lorillard has suffered severe injuries including strokes, multiple surgeries, speech problems, heart issues, vision impairment, blood clots, brain damage, and mobility challenges. His family members have also experienced significant emotional distress due to witnessing the violent act. The plaintiffs are seeking over $1 million in damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of consortium among other claims.
Representing the plaintiffs is attorney Rick Molina from Molina Law Firm based in Houston. The case is being heard in Harris County’s Judicial District Court under Case ID 2025-27201 with Judge Nelson Cuero presiding over proceedings.