Nonsubscribing Employer Can Compel Injured Worker to Arbitrate Claim

A Texas appellate court ruled that a nonsubscribing employer could compel its injured employee to arbitrate his claim pursuant to its benefit plan, even after participating in discovery and other pretrial events. Case: Llano Logistics Inc. v. Carmona, No. 07-21-00254-CV, 04/14/2022, published. Facts: Ulysses Carmona worked for Llano Logistics Inc. as a truck driver delivering groceries to United Supermarkets. While walking through a delivery area, Carmona was struck by another employee who was driving a "spotter truck." The accident caused Carmona significant physical injurie...