HOUSTON – The Supreme Court of Texas ruled in favor of Bracewell LLP clients Weatherford International, LLC and Weatherford Services, Ltd. in a case with implications for Texas-based companies with overseas affiliates.
At issue were wrongful-death claims asserted in Texas against these two Weatherford companies, alleging that they should be held liable in Texas for the death of an individual abroad who was working for an Egyptian affiliate of Weatherford. The claims, brought by the decedent’s surviving family members, arose from events in Egypt surrounding a medical exam that the decedent — a UK citizen who did not live or work in Texas — underwent at an Egyptian medical clinic while visiting Egypt before beginning his long-term assignment in Egypt to work for the distinct Egyptian company.
Bracewell lawyers involved in the matter included:
Partner:Â Jeffrey L. Oldham
Counsel:Â Tracy C. Temple
