Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim for Back Injury, Motion for New Trial

A Texas appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for a back injury even though a trial judge failed to file findings of fact and conclusions of law. Case: Williams v. City of Richardson, No. 05-20-00085-CV, 08/31/2021, published. Facts: Andre Williams Sr. worked for the City of Richardson, a self-insured employer. He allegedly injured his back at work on Feb. 29, 2016, while riding as a passenger in a front loader because he was forced to sit in an uncomfortable position for an extended period. According to Williams, he informed his supervisor that he was hurt a...