Temp Service Worker Can't Maintain Tort Suit Against Employer's Client

A Texas appellate court ruled that a temporary staffing service company’s employee could not pursue a personal injury suit against his employer’s client for injuries. Case: Robles v. Mount Franklin Food, No. 08-18-00170-CV, 08/14/2019, published. Facts: Jesse Robles worked for Southwest Staffing, which sent him to work for the Azar Nut Co. in April 2015. An Azar employee misloaded a large bag of nuts using a forklift, causing a hook to strike Robles. Procedural history: Robles filed a workers’ compensation claim against Southwest, and received medical and income benef...