Employer Gets Summary Judgment on Injured Worker's Retaliatory Discharge Claim

A Texas appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to summary judgment on its motion to dismiss a worker’s claim that he had been fired in retaliation for pursuing comp benefits. Case: Cardenas v. Bilfinger TEPSCO, No. 01-16-00422-CV, 06/01/2017, published. Facts: Alejandro Cardenas began working for Bilfinger TEPSCO as an electrician in July 2013. He injured his back while at work in September 2013 but continued working in a light-duty capacity. On Oct. 11, 2013, Bilfinger’s management met to discuss a reduction in personnel that had begun the month before. They c...