Drivers file negligence lawsuit against companies involved in Fort Worth I-35 crash
Three people filed a lawsuit Monday against various transportation companies involved in the deadly crash on I-35 in Fort Worth on Feb. 11, alleging the drivers drove unsafely and contributed to the pileup.
In the lawsuit, three Texas drivers say they were severely injured in the crash, which involved at least 133 cars. Six people died. The drivers are asking for $1 million in damages against five transportation companies: Fed Ex, GG’s Produce Transport, JB Hunt, Rich Logistics, and GO2 Logistics. The lawsuit also lists the company drivers, referred to as John Does 1-6, as defendants.
The companies did not immediately respond to request to comment.
According to the federal suit, which was filed in Hidalgo County district court, Mark Patel, Halee Escamilla and Angela Childeress were involved in the crash on the icy TEXPress lanes.
“Our clients have received serious injuries from multiple impacts, including head injuries and being partially crushed, and they are receiving treatment and getting medical evaluations currently,” attorney Adam Lewis with Arnold & Itkin law firm said.
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Noted that the plaintiff's attorneys filed suit in Hidalgo County rather than Tarrant County, a more favorable venue.
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