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Shirley Montgomery DALLAS COUNTY
3/25/2019 1:13PM
FELICIA PITRE
CAUSE NO. DC-18-05064 DISTRICT CLERK
MARGO MIXON, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
PLAINTIFF, §
§
VS. § 44TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD, LP d/b/a §
AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD SERVICES, §
LP; STATE FARM MUTUAL §
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE §
COMPANY; DAVID JACKSON §
WILBURN 11, As REPRESENTATIVE §
0F THE ESTATE 0F ANASTACIO §
ROSAS; AND TRP CONSTRUCTION §
GROUP, LLC, § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS
DEFENDANTS.
DEFENDANT TRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC’S TRADITIONAL AND NO-
EVIDENCE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
COMES NOW, TRP Construction Group, LLC (“TRP”), Defendant in the above-styled
and numbered cause, and files this itsTraditional and No-EVidence Motion for Summary Judgment
as to Plaintiff’s claims and Intervenor Robert Crider’s claims, in accordance with the Texas Rules
0f Civil Procedure. In support 0f this Motion, the Defendant respectfully shows the Court the
following:
I. BACKGROUND
TRP was a highway pavement striping subcontractor 0n a TXDOT Highway resurfacing
project 0n State Highway 78 in Collin County. The Plaintiff’s accident and injuries occurred ata
particular location 0n Hwy 78 prior t0 When TRP conducted or was required to conduct any
activities at that location or in that area, before any TRP duties or responsibilities arose, and when
the area was under the exclusive control 0f parties other than TRP. TRP is entitled t0 Summary
Judgment for the following reasons:
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1. TRP did not, and was not supposed to, begin any of its work UNTIL AFTER the
accident in question. TRP was not, and was not supposed to be, present or conduct any work in
the area 0f the accident before it happened. Lack 0f any duty, lack 0f any breach 0f duty and lack
of any proximate causation of any damages is established as a matter of law.
2. TRP was not in charge 0f project scheduling. Scheduling was the SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY 0f others unrelated t0 TRP. Again, lack 0f any duty, lack of any breach 0f
duty and lack 0f any proximate causation of any damages is established as a matter of law.
3. TRP had n0 responsibility for traffic control, construction zone safety, warning
signs or any other responsibilities until after the accident in question. Again, lack 0f any duty, lack
of any breach 0f duty and lack of any proximate causation of any damages is established as a
matter 0f law.
4. TRP was not responsible for either the placement 0r maintenance 0f temporary
raised markings (center tabs) at any time 0r at any point on the project in question. TRP does not
d0 that 0n projects. TRP only removed the center tabs (placed by others) AFTER the accident in
question. Again, lack of any duty, lack of any breach 0f duty and lack of any proximate causation
of any damages isestablished as a matter of law.
5. TRP performed all 0f its relevant work in compliance With the TXDOT contract.
There is n0 evidence that TRP was not in full compliance with the TXDOT contract requirements
in any relevant part. Thus, TRP is immune from liability under Chapter 97, Tex. CiV. Prac. & Rem.
Code.
6. There is n0 evidence 0f one 0r more essential elements of the causes of action
asserted by Plaintiff and Intervenor. These parties have asserted solely negligence causes 0f action.
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There is no evidence that TRP owed them any legal duty, no evidence of any breach of duty, and
n0 evidence 0f any damages proximately caused by any breach 0f duty.
7. Plaintiff and Intervenor should have asserted a premises liability case but haven’t,
but there is no evidence of any elements of premises liability causes of action.
II. EVIDENCE
In addition to the pleadings on file herein, TRP relies upon the following evidence:
1. Exhibit A -Affidavit of Rod Pekumey with attachments thereto.
2. Exhibit B — Officer Hill deposition excerpts and exhibits.
III. ARGUMENTS AND AUTHORITIES
A. Standard and Review for No-Evidence Motion for Summarv Judgment (TRCP
166mm”
In accordance With the amended Rule 166(a) ofthe Texas Rules 0f Civil Procedure, a party
may file a “No-EVidence” Motion for Summary Judgment as follows:
No-EVidence Motion. After adequate time for discovery, a party
Without presenting summary judgment evidence may move for
summary judgment 0n the ground that there is n0 evidence of one or
more essential elements 0f a claim 0r defense 0n Which an adverse
party would have the burden of proof at trial. The motion must state
the elements as t0 Which there is no evidence. The Court must grant
the motion unless the respondent raises summaryjudgment evidence
raising a genuine issue 0f material fact.
Tex. R. CiV. P. 166a(i)
A no-eVidence motion for summary judgment is essentially a pre-trial directed verdict
governed by the same standard of review as a directed verdict and courts apply the same legal
sufficiency standard in reviewing a no-eVidence motion for summary judgment as applied in
reviewing a directed verdict. Moore v. K-Mart Corp, 981 S.W.2d 266 (Tex. App.-San Antonio
1988, writ denied); Jackson v. Fiesta Mart, Ina, 979 S.W.2d 68, 7O (TeX. App.—Austin 1998). A
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no-evidence motion for summary judgment is properly granted if less than a scintilla of evidence
exists. Bomar v. Walls Regional Hospital, 983 S.W.2d 834, 840 (TeX. App.-Waco 1998, n.w.h.);
K-Mart Corp, 981 S.W.2d at 269. In the context 0f a no-evidence motion for summary judgment,
the Supreme Court has noted:
Less than a scintilla 0f evidence exists where the evidence is “so
weak as t0 d0 n0 more than create a mere surmise 0r suspicion” 0f
a fact, and the legal affect is that there is n0 evidence.
Kindred v. Con/Chem, Ina, 650 S.W.2d 61, 63 (TeX. 1983).
Furthermore, if the evidence is not significantly probative or simply shows that some
“metaphysical doubt” exist as t0 the facts, the fact is not “genuine” and isnot “material”. K—Mart
Corp, S.W.2d at 269. “Some suspicion linked t0 other suspicion produces only more suspicion,
which is not the same as some evidence.” Browning—Ferris, Inc. v. Reyna, 865 S.W.2d 925, 927 &
n.3 (TeX. 1993)
B. Standard 0f Review for Motion for Summarv Judgment
The defendant's burden 0f proof in a summary judgment ist0 show as a matter of law that
the plaintiff has no cause of action against him. Citizens First National Bank v. Cinco Exploration
C0,, 540 S.W.2d 292, 294 (Tex. 1976). The defendant may accomplish this by proving that there
is n0 genuine issue of fact as to at least one 0f the essential elements 0f the plaintiffs cause 0f
action. Lear Siegler, Inc. v. Perez, 819 S.W.2d 470, 471 (Tex. 1991).
C. Plaintiff’s and Intervenor’s Negligence claims against TRP Construction Group. LLC
Ms. Mixon’s tragic accident happened 0n Sunday, June 5, 2016 at approximately 9:11
pm. on State Highway 78, near Copeville, Collin County, TX. (See PLT. Original Pet, Para. 5:
EX. B, Hill dep. p. 12, 1. 14-25 and ex. 1 thereto). Defendant Rosas was traveling atan extremely
high rate 0f speed (9O + MPH), was intoxicated and cocaine impaired, crossed over into the Mixon
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vehicle lane of traffic and struck the car that Ms. Mixon was riding in as a passenger head on (EX.
B, Hill dep. P. 12, 1 14 — p. 19, 1 25; p. 22, 1.22 — 24, 1.12; p. 25, 1.25 — 25, 1.7; p. 28, 1.3 — p. 30,
1. 10; and exhibits 1 and 2 thereto). No one knows, and indeed n0 one can ever know With any
degree of reasonableness, Why Mr. Rosas veered into the vehicle Mr. Crider’s vehicle in which
Ms. Mixon was riding. But the parties can and have established what did not happen related to
TRP.
There was n0 active road or construction work activities contemporaneous With the
accident, because this happened 0n a Sunday evening outside 0f work hours. Prior t0 that time, SH
78 was being resurfaced under a contract between the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TXDOT) and
Austin Bridge and Road (“Austin”) (PLT Or. Pet, para. 5-6; EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 2 and ex. B
thereto). Austin 0r others under itscontrol (unrelated t0 TRP) had placed the new asphalt overlay
road surface and related traffic control features such as reflective temporary raised markers (tabs)
intended to demarcate the roadway center, lanes and edges. (EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4).
Both Plaintiff and Intervenor have asserted equivalent claims as t0 both Austin and TRP
under allegations that:
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Defendant TRP Cansu'lmtian Group,LLC owed a duty to act reasonably and pmdeufljr in
file cunsmlcfiau and maintenmoe ofthe roadway in questinu. Defiendant breached these dnfies
by,among other acts and omissions:
l. Using improper constucfion techniques resulting in 111a center
lines notbeing timely
roadway in question;
almlind to the
2. on file roadway
Failing to pain: the cenIEI lines in qmsfion:
3. am! maintain proper warning signs amifur othar protective
Failing to adequately install
devices advising motorists of the dangers associated wifll m: omneI lines;
4. prowl? place and maintain naming siys:
Failing to
'5.Failingtoconstructthemadwayin queslion in coufiurmity wimflmrelevant conslmclion
contract:
6. Mnrmaintainme tempoIaIy raised matings at 20-foot inten'als (+I-
Failing to install
Dmmtmem of Transportation Project Plans; and
6 inches), in accurdanne will: the Texas
7. marhngs
Failing to use andlur maintain temporary raised thathad suficient reflective
Each 0f these actsde'DI omissions uf Defendant TRP Cumstrtmtinu Group, LLC' were
definedbjr law andwas a proximate cause ofthe
negligent, as thattermis injuriesanddamages
sufia'ed bryMs. Mixnn.
The conclusive summary judgment evidence establishes that there is no genuine issue 0f
material regarding any 0f the above assertions or any element of the negligence (or any other)
cause of action against TRP and TRP isentitled t0 judgment as a matter 0f law.
TRP’s only connection to the resurfacing project was through its Master Subcontract
Agreement and related “Exhibit AA — Work Order (subcontract) With Austin (Ex. A Pekurney aff.
p. 2 and exhibits A and B thereto) Those were the sole documents that governed the TRP duties
and responsibilities. The TRP scope 0f work was defined by Exhibit D to the Work Order as:
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EXHIBIT D - Article
13.00
SPECIAL CONDITIONS, INCL USIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
WORK ORDER N0: 415012TRP1
Subcontractor Name: TRP Construction Group, LLC
Contract Items \ Scheduie of Values
Item Contract Item
Description UM
Quantity Unit PriceExtended Price
Retainage
96
1 0150381003 WK ZN PAV MRK N0N7REMOV (WJ4IN(5LD) 112,545.00 LF s 0.20 s 22,509.00
2 0160381003 WKZN PAV MRK NON-REMOV {YMIMSLD} 110,905.00 LF 5 0.20 S 22,181.00
__ 0170.881003 REMOVE TABS 5,546.00 EA s 0.50 s 2,773.00
4 0180.831003 REFL PAV MRKTY (W}8lN{SLD)(100MILI
l
3,095.00 LF S 0.90 S 2,785.50
5 0190.881003 REFL PAV MRKTYI(W)12[N(SLD}[100MIL) 372.00 LF S 2.50 5 930.00
__ 6 020(1881003 MRKTY
REFL PAV I(W)2dJN{SLD](lUOMJL) 372.00 LF S 5.50 S 2,046700
7 0210,881003 REFLPAV MRK TYI
[WI{ARRDW)(1OUMIL] 16.00 EA S 100.00 S LEOCLOD
8 0220.881003 REFL PAV MRKTv‘
I(WHWORDMIGOMIL) 16.00 EA 110.00
$ $ 1,760.00
9 0230881003 RE PM W/RET REQTY (W)4|N(5LD)(100MIL}110,387.00 LF 0.30
E
$ S 33,116.10
10 0240381003 RE PM WIRET REQ TY(Yl4lN(BRK)(1UDMIL) 10,800.00 LF 0.35
l
5 $ 3,780.00
11 0250381003 RE PM W/RET REQ TY(Y)4IN(SLD)(100MI L)62,820.00 LF 0.30
|
$ S 18,846.00
12 0260381003 REFL PAVMRKR TYIic 65.00 EA 4.00 260.00
‘
S S
13 0270381003 REFL PAVMRKR TYIl-A-A 2,028.00 EA 5 3.00 S 6,084.00
Total: S 118,670.60
While TRP had performed its work on other unrelated portions 0f the proj ect on other stretches
0f SH78, TRP had not performed any work in the area 0f the accident and in fact had not even
been present on any portion for months. (EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 2 and exhibits A and B thereto).
Traffic control for work zone markings and general traffic control duties were specifically
excluded from the TRP scope ofwork (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 2 -3).. Also, the project Progress
Schedule was specifically “not included” as a part of the TRP scope of work or the applicable
Work Order or contract documents (See Ex. A Pekurney aff. p. 2 -3).. TRP had no role or
responsibility regarding the above project’s timing, progress 0r scheduling of specific activities or
work in general or specifically about When TRP was to perform its activities (See EX. A Pekurney
aff. p. 3). As a subcontractor on this project, TRP was not responsible for the construction
techniques used by the Prime Contractor (Austin) (See Ex. A Pekurney aff. p. 3); furthermore,
TRP is not responsible for developing the project schedule and/or re-evaluation of original
schedule as changes occur on the project (See Ex. A Pekurney aff. p. 3). TRP’s contractual
obligations are very clear. TRP is t0 perform the work in accordance With instructions from the
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Prime Contractor (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3). This makes sense because the work progress can
ad in most cases does change based on many seen and unseen factors. The Prime Contractor,
Austin Bridge & Road, created, changed and maintained the Project schedule and was the party
responsible for scheduling and instructing TRP when TRP was to perform itspavement marking
duties. TRP worked When it was scheduled by Austin t0 work (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3).
TRP was scheduled into the above project for the location and portion of Highway 78 at
issue in this lawsuit, to begin itswork on Monday, June 6, 2016, by Austin Bridge & Road (See
EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3);. This was the day AFTER Plaintiff’s accident. TRP crews showed up
on the morning of June 6, 2016 and started/completed their work as per scheduled and subcontract
(See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3). Prior t0 the June 6, 2016 mobilization, TRP last had personnel on
the project 0n April 12, 2016 (performing retro readings for work completed 0n a separate stretch
of Highway 78 0n March 29, 2016). (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3).
Austin Bridge & Road, as the Prime Contractor, had SOLE responsibility 0f construction
techniques and SOLE responsibility for scheduling (develop, change, and maintain) (See EX. A
Pekurney aff. p. 3). TRP was not responsible for the scheduling/timing of the painting of the
highway centerline (See Ex. A Pekurney aff. p. 3). The applicable Work Order confirms:
IT E 1.IflflSCH EDU LE
1 .fl 1 me wnrk
Subcunlmctor i5 required ta perform Inamordanm with the Project Schedule, and as
may he modified
i:
by the
Ennlractnr as the wan: pmgressas.
(See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3)
Austin Bridge & Road (the Contractor) scheduled TRP (the Subcontractor) t0 begin its
work 0n June 6, 2016 (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3). TRP met this obligation as per the subcontract
(See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3). There were no delays 0r modifications 0n the scheduled June 6th
requested start t0 TRP’S work (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 3-4). That was when Austin Bridge and
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Road direct TRP to begin its work (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4). Thus, TRP was not present, had
not been present for over two months, nor had any responsibilities for the stretch of highway 78 at
issue until June 6, 2016, the day after Ms. Mixon’s accident. (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4)
TRP’S contractual responsibility is clearly stated. TRP is not responsible for the strategic
development 0f the schedule (sequence) (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4); TRP is only responsible
for meeting its scheduled obligations placed 0n it by the PRIME CONTRACTOR (See EX. A
Pekumey aff. p. 4). Again, Austin told TRP to begin performing the final striping 0n the roadway
section in question on June 6, 20 1 6 (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4). TRP crews met this obligation.
(See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4)
TRP also expressly excluded the placement and maintenance 0f any temporary raised
markings or tabs. See Work Order (Exhibit B hereto), Exhibit D — Article 13.00 “Special
Conditions, Inclusions and Exclusions; Item # 3, Contract Item 0170.881003 is for REMOVE
TABS on1y(See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4 and EX. B thereto). Austin Bridge & Road had the SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY for the placing and maintaining 0f the temporary raised marking (See EX. A
Pekurney aff. p. 4) s. TRP had NO responsibility or role in maintaining any tabs 0r temporary
raised markings in general, 0r any reflective qualities 0f those devices (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p.
4). TRP had NO contractual obligation t0 place, maintain, or test the reflective quality oftemporary
markings (See Ex. A Pekurney aff. p. 4). TRP’S only contractual 0r other obligation was t0 remove
the temporary markings (tabs) as it installed the permanent and final markings . ..which TRP did
(See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4).
TRP was also not responsible for traffic control for work zone markings, but instead
expressly excluded traffic control for work zone markings (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4). This
exclusion (0n page 4 0f 5, Item 12.02 0f project work order), addresses this directly (See EX. A
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Pekurney aff. p. 4 and EX. B thereto). TRP has NO contractual responsibility for the signage or
any other means 0f “protective devices” during the work zone phase 0f the project (See EX. A
Pekurney aff. p. 4), in other words, before itbegan itswork. This would be the SOLE responsibility
of the PRIME CONTRACTOR and/or his TRAFFIC CONTROL subcontractor (See EX. A
Pekurney aff. p. 4). On and prior t0 June 5, 2016, TRP was not responsible for placing or
maintaining any warning signs (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4). TRP simply was not there, was not
required t0 be there and was not supposed t0 be doing anything on the relevant stretch of Highway
78 0n 0r prior t0 June 5, 2016 (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 4-5) .Thus, ithad no duty to Plaintiff,
Intervenor 0r anyone else related t0 this stretch 0f highway before June 6, 2016, after the accident
in question.
In summary, TRP had n0 responsibility and/or knowledge 0f any events leading up t0 the
incident on June 5, 2016 (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 5). TRP had n0 contractual responsibility for
any traffic control, warning signs and/or other protective devices PRIOR to its crew’s arrival 0n
the project June 6, 2016 (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 5). Furthermore, TRP crews had no
contractual responsibility and/or knowledge of the placement and maintenance oftemporary raised
markings leading up t0 the incident (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 5). TRP’S sole contractual
responsibility regarding the temporary raised markings was t0 remove the temporary raised
markings IN CONJUNCTION with TRP installing the final markings, which it did BEGINNING
on the morning 0f June 6, 2016, the day after Ms. Mixon’s accident (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p.
5). TRP fully complied With its contractual obligations 0n this Texas Department 0f Transportation
project (See EX. A Pekurney aff. p. 5).
Since TRP had not been 0n the proj ect for 2 months 0r had anything to d0 With placing the
new road surface and associated features like the temporary raised markings, TRP did not create
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any dangerous or other conditions present on the date of the accident. Those conditions were
created by or at the request 0f Austin by parties unrelated to TRP.
Because TRP has conclusively established that TRP was not present, was not required to
be present, did not have any duties 0r responsibilities before it was present, had no knowledge or
role in creating pre-existing conditions and fully complied with the TXDOT contract in the relevant
respects, then there isn0 genuine issue 0f material fact that TRP did not have any duty, breach any
duty or cause the accident in question, and is immune from liability under Chapter 97, TeX. R. CiV.
P.. Thus, TRP is entitled t0 summary judgment that Plaintiff and Intervenor take nothing herein,
for which TRP prays.
IV. NO EVIDENCE MOTION
Both Plaintiff and Intervenor have asserted only a negligence cause 0f action against TRP.
Since there was n0 contemporaneous activity, this is not a negligent activity case and Plaintiff’s
and Intervenor’s causes 0f action should be dismissed for that reason alone. In any event, the
elements 0f a negligence cause 0f action are:
1. Existence 0f a duty
2. Breach of that duty
3. Which proximately causes the claimant’s damages
TRP asserts that there isno evidence 0f any 0f the above elements and thus states there is no
evidence of elements 1, 2, 0r 3 0f the asserted cause of action.
Even if Plaintiff and Intervenor had properly asserted a premises liability/premises
condition cause 0f action, neither party has any evidence 0f any of the essential elements of such
a cause of action. T0 recover, Plaintiff and Intervenor must establish:
1. That TRP was an owner/operator 0r party in control 0f premises;
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2. That TRP had actual or constructive knowledge of some condition on the premises;
3. The condition posed an unreasonable risk of harm;
4. TRP did not exercise reasonable care t0 reduce 0r eliminate the risk; and
5. TRP Construction Group, LLC’S failure t0 such care proximately caused the Plaintiff s
injuries.
See, Keetch v.Kroger, C0._, 845 S.W.2d 262, 264 (TeX. 1992).
In the instant case, Plaintiff and Intervenor cannot bring forth any evidence to satisfy
elements 1, 2, 3, 4, 01'5 0f their premises liability case. This is especially true given the fact that
TRP was not present at the location in issue until after the accident, was not in control 0r had any
right of control of the location and had no knowledge 0f what had happened 0r What any conditions
were like until after the accident.
V.
CONCLUSION
Since TRP has conclusively established that Plaintiff and Intervenor cannot show any
genuine issue of material fact on the necessary elements of their causes of action ,
have not and
cannot present any evidence 0f the threshold requirements in a negligence or premises liability
case as set forth above, TRP is entitled t0 Summary Judgment that Plaintiff and Intervenor take
nothing from TRP. Because Plaintiff and Intervenor cannot meet their burden, summary judgment
for TRP isrequired under TRCP 166 and TRCP
VI- w 166(a)(i).
WHEREFORE, TRP Construction Group, LLC, prays that this Court enter a judgment in
favor of TRP Construction Group, LLC, pursuant to TRCP 166 and TRCP 166(a)(I) and for any
and all other relief that the Court deems just.
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Respectfully Submitted,
AYIK & ASSOCIATES
/S/ Wesley W. Chambers
WESLEY W. CHAMBERS
Texas Bar N0. 04083500
1301 E. Collins B1Vd., Suite 490
Richardson, TX 75081
Direct Telephone: 214-570-6288
Telephone: 214-570-6300
Facsimile: 214-570-6262
Email: wwchambe@travelers.com
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
TRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is t0 certify that, on this the 22nd day 0f March, 2019, a true and correct copy 0f the
foregoing document was forwarded to all counsel of record as follows:
Andrew B. Sommerman Hand Delivery
Jody L. Rodenberg Facsimile
Sommerman, MCCaffity & Quesada, L.L.P. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 1400 Receipted Commercial Delivery
Dallas, TX 75219 Regular U.S. Mail
Email: andrew@textrial.com X E-service
Attorney for Plaintiff, Margo Mixon
Thomas W. Fee Hand Delivery
William M. Toles Facsimile
Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo, L.L.P. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
Three Galleria Tower Receipted Commercial Delivery
13155 Noel Road, Suite 1000 Regular U.S. Mail
Dallas, Texas 75240 X E-service
Email: tfee@feesmith.comwtoles@feesmith.com
Attorney for Defendant, Austin Bridge & Road,
LP d/b/a Austin Bridge & Road Services, LP
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Adam LeCrone Hand Delivery
John W. Breeze Facsimile
Mark A. Teague Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
Hillary Luckett Clark Receipted Commercial Delivery
Michaels. Kelly Regular U.S. Mail
Clinton B. Sloan X E-service
Trevor J. Beaty
Alexandria Kay Carpenter
Rhonda D. Holcomb
The LeCrone Law Firm, PC
Wall Street Plaza
123 North Crockett Street, Suite 200
Sherman, Texas 75090
Tel: 903.813.1900
eservice@lecronelavv.com
Attorney for Defendant, State Farm Mutual
Automobile
David Jackson Wilburn II Hand Delivery
Attorney and Counselor Facsimile
State Bar Card No. 24042 1 56 Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
2340 E. Trinity Mills Road, Suite 300 Receipted Commercial Delivery
Carrollton, Texas 75006 Regular U.S. Mail
Email: j ack@j ackwilburn.com x E-service
Attorney for Defendant, Anastacio Rosas
J.Kermit Hill Hand Delivery
Verner Brumley Mueller Parker, P.C. Facsimile
121 S. Tennessee Street Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
McKinney, Texas 75069 Receipted Commercial Delivery
Email: firmgaj gvemerbrumleyfiom Regular U.S. Mail
Attorney for Intervenors, Robert J. Crider, x E-service
Individually and as Representative of Estate
of Robert Jackson Crider II, and Robert Jackson
Crider III
/S/ Wesley W. Chambers
WESLEY W. CHAMBERS
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I
CAUSE NO. DC-18-05064
MARGO MIXON, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
PLAINTIFFS, §
§
VS. § 44TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD , LP d/b/a §
AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD SERVICES, §
LP; STATE FARM MUTUAL §
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE §
COMPANY; DAVID JACKSON §
WILBURN H, as representative of the §
Estate of ANASTACIO ROSAS; AND §
TRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC, §
DEFENDANTS. § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS
AFFIDAVIT OF ROD PEKURNEY
COUNTY OF
STATE OF TEXAS
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Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Rod Pekumey, who being duly
sworn by me, deposed and testified as follows:
I am over the age of twenty-one (21), of sound mind and am fully competent to testify.I
have never been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. 1 have personal knowledge of
the facts set forthin this Affidavit, and said facts are true and correct, based on
my personal
knowledge gained because of my duties and responsibilities with TRP Construction Group, LLC
(“TRP”). 1 am currently the owner and president of TRP and have been so since the inception of
TRP in December 2010.
In and as a result of my above capacities and positions with TRP, I am a custodian of
records and have gained personal knowledge of TRP records in general and specifically regarding