Case Law
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High Court Hears Arguments on Intentional Tort Exception to Exclusive Remedy
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments this month in a case where...
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Carrier’s Judicial Review Suit Failed to Overturn DWC on Extent of Injury
A new decision from the Dallas Court of Appeals illustrates the importance...
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Self-Employed Claimant Could Not Pursue Bad Faith Claims as the Employer
A self-employed claimant may not appeal from a Division decision regarding benefits...
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Court Allows Employee’s Attempted Sexual Assault Claim against Employer to Proceed to Trial
The Dallas Court of Appeals has concluded that fact questions exist to...
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Extent of Injury Evidence: A Primer
The issue of extent of injury lies at the heart of many...
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Navigating the Intentional Injury Exception to Exclusive Remedy
When is the last time that you saw the bats stream down...
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Non-Subscriber can be Sued after Employee Killed by Bull
The Texas Supreme Court ruled June 12, 2020, that the Farm Animals...
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Court Holds: Claimant Failed to Name a Proper Party
The Fort Worth Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision that granted...
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Commissioner’s Bulletin # B-0019-20
April 10, 2020 To: All Texas workers’ compensation system participants Re: Coronavirus...
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Court Decides How Differing Procedural and Evidentiary Standards in Administrative Court Translate to District Court
The Austin Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision granting summary judgment...
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Court Holds: Late Filing Defense Must be Raised within a Reasonable Time
The Tyler Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision that granted partial...
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2020 FO&L Annual Client Seminar Headlined by Commissioner Cassie Brown
On March 5, 2020, FO&L held its annual Workers’ Compensation Client Seminar...
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