Steven Moreno

In JMI Contractors LLC v. Jose Medellin, the Texas Supreme Court significantly narrowed the scope of liability owed to independent contractors in workplace injury cases. The Court held that: 1. claims arising from...more In In re Home Depot U.S.A., Inc, the Supreme Court of Texas held that a “passive shipper” (a customer that simply engages a federally regulated motor carrier to transport ordinary goods) does not owe a legal duty of care to...more In a significant decision for premises owners and occupiers, the Supreme Court of Texas has reaffirmed (and strictly enforced) the evidentiary burden plaintiffs must meet to establish constructive notice in slip‑and‑fall...more In a significant decision issued on June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Texas reversed a jury verdict awarding over $89 million in damages in favor of the plaintiffs in Werner Enterprises, Inc. v. Blake, holding that the...more