business
Mesilla Valley Transportation reacts to $104 million verdict in wrongful death lawsuit
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- On Wednesday, an El Paso jury awarded a family $104 million dollars after finding MVT Services LLC liable for the death of its employee, Orlando Robles.
The company, also known as Mesilla Valley Transportation, sent ABC-7 a statement on Friday:
"We want to take a mo...
Key takeaway The company, also known as Mesilla Valley Transportation, sent ABC-7 a statement on Friday: "We want to take a moment to address the recent jury verdict concerning the tragic accident involving two of our drivers.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The massive verdict against Mesilla Valley Transportation will likely have significant repercussions for the local trucking industry, where the company is a major player. As one of the largest employers in the region, MVT's operations and policies have a direct impact on the livelihoods of many El Paso residents. The company's decision to evaluate appellate options may prolong the legal process, but it also underscores the importance of driver safety and fatigue prevention measures. The fact that the case centered on the company's rest policy and its enforcement raises questions about the working conditions and support provided to drivers, many of whom are based in El Paso. The community will be watching to see how MVT responds to the verdict and whether it will lead to changes in the company's safety protocols and driver training programs.
About this story
Original reporting by KVIA ABC-7 . The El Paso surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KVIA ABC-7 . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: business ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The El Paso stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering business and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- On Wednesday, an El Paso jury awarded a family $104 million dollars after finding MVT Services LLC liable for the death of its employee, Orlando Robles.
The company, also known as Mesilla Valley Transportation, sent ABC-7 a statement on Friday:
"We want to take a mo...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 11, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7. To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more business coverage from The El Paso, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More business →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter