Nonsubscribing Employer Liable for Worker's Fall From Ladder

A Texas appellate court upheld a jury’s finding of civil liability against a nonsubscribing employer based on a worker’s fall from a ladder. Case: McMillan v. Hearne, No. 06-18-00040-CV, 07/22/2019, published. Facts: Kelly Shane Hearne worked for Charles McMillan and McMillan’s company, the Anthony Sign Co., for more than 25 years. In September 2015, McMillan was hired to restore the marquee of a theater. Hearne claimed McMillan walked away while he was still on a ladder, which slipped, causing the fall. Hearne underwent multiple surgeries. Althou...