Court Upholds Directed Verdict Denying Worker's Claim

A Texas appellate court upheld a directed verdict denying a worker’s claim of injury. Case: Sharman v. American Zurich, No. 05-24-01394-CV, 03/25/2026, published. Facts: Anita Sharman worked for Fry’s Electronics Inc. On April 1, 2020, Sharman allegedly slipped and hit her lower left leg on a metal object while closing the store. Sharman did not report the incident that day, nor in the week that followed. On April 8, 2020, Sharman was informed that she was being furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She refused to sign a letter confirming the furlough. The next day, Sharman...