Injured Worker Must Arbitrate With Employer but Can Proceed With Suit Against Colleague

A Texas appellate court ruled that an injured worker should have been compelled to arbitrate his claims against his nonsubscribing employer, but he can proceed with a lawsuit against his allegedly negligent coworker. Case: Knox Waste Service LLC v. Sherman, No. 11-19-00407-CV, 09/30/2021, published. Facts: Knox Waste Service LLC is a residential and waste collection company operating out of Tye, Texas. Jason Sherman and Adolpho Martinez both worked for Knox. Martinez was driving one of Knox’s waste collection vehicles when it was involved in an accident, allegedly ...