The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of David Loree against TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. became one of the most striking examples of how a jury can respond when a company’s safety failures lead to devastating consequences.
Case: The Estate of David Loree v. TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.
Court: District Court of Harris County, Texas
Case No.: 021-68047, followed by Appeal No. 14-25-00776-CV
The plaintiff is represented by David Loree’s widow, Milena Loree, along with their children Zackary, Cody, and Mary. The family brought the wrongful death lawsuit individually and on behalf of the estate of the late David Loree after Loree lost his life in a catastrophic incident involving heavy construction equipment operated by TNT Crane & Rigging. The family alleged that TNT’s systemic disregard for safety protocols directly caused his death.
The case centered on claims of gross negligence—asserting that TNT Crane & Rigging failed to maintain a safe work environment, properly inspect and operate its cranes, and adequately train personnel to prevent foreseeable accidents.
TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. is a nationwide crane and heavy lifting services operation based out of Texas. According to the original court documents, TNT's initial response to the plaintiff's claims was to deny liability for the incident, indicating that the company's actions...
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