Gulf Maritime Warehouse Company v. Jarrett Towers

This appeal comes from the 172nd Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas, Hon. Donald J. Floyd, presiding. A jury, by ten-two verdict, found appellant Gulf Maritime one hundred percent (100%) liable for injuries suffered by Jarrett Towers, Sr. ("Towers"). Towers recovered a judgment in his favor for $2,212,929.58. Mary Towers, wife of Towers, recovered a judgment in her favor for $319,000 and Jarrett Towers, Jr., son, recovered a judgment in his favor for $120,833.33. Appellant, Gulf Maritime, makes its appeal. Other appellees appearing herein are Quantum Chemical, a defendant below, and Texas Employers Insurance Association, an intervenor below.