Worker Can't Get Writ to Avoid Arbitration of Claim Against Nonsubscribing Employer

A Texas appellate court denied an injured worker's petition for mandamus relief of a trial judge’s order compelling him to arbitrate a negligence claim against his nonsubscribing employer. Adrian Murillo worked for Ortiz Trans LLC as a truck driver. Ortiz does not carry workers' compensation insurance, but it is required to provide injury benefit plans. When Murillo was hired, he chose a comprehensive injury benefit plan and signed a document acknowledging it. Among other things, he agreed to submit all disputes with his employer to binding arbitration. Murillo alleges th...