Judge Errs in Setting Aside Arbitrator's Award

A Texas appellate court ruled that a trial judge should not have set aside an arbitration decision awarding damages to an injured appliance repairman. Case: Conn's Appliances Inc. v. Puente, No. 09-18-00326-CV, 08/13/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Richard Puente worked for Conn’s Appliances Inc. as a repairman. While working on a customer’s appliance, Puente injured his thumb and hand. Conn’s is a nonsubscriber under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, so Puente sought a civil remedy from his employer. He had signed an arbitration agreement,...