MITCHELL v. TRANS-WEST, INC. et al

  1. November 05, 2025

    Canadian Cos. Tossed From NC Hydrovac Hot Mud Burn Suit

    A North Carolina federal judge has dismissed a group of Canadian companies from a suit alleging they made a hydrovac that malfunctioned and injured a natural gas worker, saying they don't have enough ties to the state for the court to have jurisdiction.

  2. October 01, 2025

    Truck Seller Can't Escape Injury Suit As 'Mere Conduit'

    A North Carolina federal judge won't let hydrovac truck seller Trans-West Inc. escape an injury suit from a worker who alleges he was injured by hot mud from a truck it sold to his employer, finding that the company was no "mere conduit" in the sale.