Comp Carrier Contractually Waived Right to Recover From Injured Worker

A Texas appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation insurance carrier contractually waived its right to subrogation against a worker’s recovery on a third-party tort claim. Case: Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Wedel, No. 08-16-00120-CV, 04/26/2017, published. Facts: The Western Refining Co. entered into a contract with Cactus Transport granting Cactus access to Western's asphalt terminals. The terms of the contract required Cactus to obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage containing a waiver of subrogation rights against Western, its parent, subsidia...