In a compelling legal battle that highlights the complexities of employment law, Roger DeMoss has filed a lawsuit against VMC Facilities, LLC., alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract. The complaint was officially lodged on April 30, 2025, in the District Court of Harris County by plaintiff Roger DeMoss against his former employer, VMC Facilities, LLC.
The case centers around DeMoss's claims that he was unjustly terminated from his position as a Field Project Superintendent after filing a workers' compensation claim following an on-the-job injury. According to the petition, DeMoss suffered a serious foot injury on April 29, 2023, while working at a Texas construction site. Despite notifying his supervisors and seeking medical attention for his broken foot, DeMoss alleges that he faced discrimination and retaliation from VMC Facilities. "Filing the workers’ compensation claim 'could lead to trouble,'" warned Cody Collier, DeMoss's supervisor at the time. The situation escalated when DeMoss was abruptly terminated via text message by Operations Manager Greg Massingale without any formal explanation or notice.
DeMoss argues that this sequence of events violates Chapter 451 of the Texas Labor Code, which prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who file workers' compensation claims in good faith. Furthermore, he accuses VMC Facilities of breaching their contractual obligations by failing to reimburse him for work-related expenses totaling approximately $8,000—a responsibility outlined in his employment agreement.
In addition to these allegations, DeMoss asserts claims under common law contract theories such as breach of contract and quasi-contractual claims. He contends that despite satisfactory job performance and no prior significant issues, he was wrongfully dismissed due to exercising his legal rights. As part of his lawsuit, DeMoss seeks enforcement of contractual agreements and demands damages for lost wages, benefits, mental anguish, and reputational harm.
The lawsuit requests judgment against VMC Facilities for damages ranging between $250,000 and $1 million. It also calls for punitive damages under Chapter 41 of the Texas Civil Practices & Remedies Code due to alleged malice and reckless indifference by the defendant towards DeMoss's rights and safety.
Representing Roger DeMoss is attorney Thomas N. Cammack II from Harper Law Firm based in San Antonio. The case is presided over by Judge Christopher Matthews in Harris County’s 133rd Judicial District Court under Case ID 2025-30355.