Worker Fails to Assert Viable Claim Against Corporate Officers

A divided Texas appellate court ruled that an injured worker failed to assert a viable claim against corporate officers for his injuries from coming into contact with a power line. Case: Durham v. Accardi, No. 14-18-00060-CV, 10/10/2019, published. Facts: Christopher Durham worked for Austin Budget Signs Inc., a nonsubscriber to any workers' compensation plan. ABS sent him to perform maintenance on an elevated, lighted sign used by STN La Fuente Restaurant LLC. Durham was removing a top 15-foot iron frame when the sign's face started to bend and twist away. Durham attempted to ...