Texas Mutual Doesn't Owe Coverage for Out-of-State Worker's Accident

A Texas appellate court ruled that an in-state insurance carrier did not owe coverage for an out-of-state worker’s accident that happened in Louisiana. Case: Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Hofer Builders Inc., No. 03-21-00086-CV, 08/25/2022, published. Facts: David Hope, a Florida resident, worked for Hofer Builders Inc. He suffered injuries in December 2014 at a Louisiana construction work site. Hartford Underwriters Insurance Co. was the workers’ compensation insurance provider for the general contractor on the project. Texas Mutual Insurance Co. provided coverage for HBI. HBI...