Laura Lopez et al. vs. Frito-Lay, Inc. et al.

Case Background

On October 22, 2019, Plaintiff Laura Lopez filed a lawsuit in the Texas State, District Court of Dallas County (Case number: DC-19-16959). Judge Veretta Frazier presided over the case.

Cause

On October 4, 2019, Herman Murillo suffered a fatal 30-foot fall at a Frito-Lay construction site at 701 North Wildwood Drive in Irving, Dallas County, Texas. Mr. Murillo was working on the project when one or more pieces of equipment caused him and two other workers to fall. Frito-Lay, Inc. and Walker Industrial, LLC owned, managed, and controlled the site. Mr. Murillo was on the premises with express permission. At the time, Mr. Murillo was married to Laura Lopez, and they had four children.

Injuries

As a result of the 30-foot fall, Mr. Murillo sustained severe injuries, leading to his death in a fatal construction site accident. Before passing, he endured significant pain, suffering, physical impairment, disfigurement, and mental anguish.

Damages

The plaintiff, Laura Lopez, is seeking damages for herself individually and as heir to Mr. Murillo's estate for a fatal construction site accident. These damages include:

• Physical pain and suffering experienced by Mr. Murillo
• Mental anguish endured by Mr. Murillo and Mrs. Lopez
• Loss of Mr. Murillo's past and future earning capacity
• Loss of companionship and consortium for Mrs. Lopez
• Loss of inheritance
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of household services
• Exemplary damages against Walker Industrial for gross negligence

Key Arguments and Proceedings

Legal representation

• Plaintiff(s): Laura Lopez | Javier Jose | Jennifer Ordonez |Alfonso Murillo
  • Counsel for Plaintiff: Kevin Queenan | Carlos Lopez | Kevin M. Jackson | Regina N. Palmer-Coleman | Bruce A. Campbell | Charles E. Soechting Jr. | Bre