The family of an electrician who died at the Tesla Gigafactory last week is now suing the company.Victor Gomez died after inspecting an electrical panel that w
Victor Gomez died after inspecting an electrical panel that was energized when Gomez thought it was not. The electrician’s widow and children are seeking more than $1 million in damages, but both an electrical expert and a personal injury lawyer say there is a lot of missing information.
that is underway. The lawsuit alleges Gomez was inspecting electrical panels before they were set to be energized, but it turns out one was already energized-- in turn electrocuting him.PREVIOUS COVERAGE| Family of man who died electrocuted at Tesla factory sues for $1 million Meantime, a San Antonio personal injury attorney says the Gomez family has to prove gross negligence. “If you subscribe to the worker's compensation system, then an employee cannot sue his employer for negligence. you can only sue your employer for gross negligence,” he said.Texas workers compensation
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