Employer Waives Ability to Challenge Arbitrator's Decision on Claims Over Death of Employee

A Texas appellate court ruled that an employer waived its ability to challenge an arbitrator’s determination that it could not compel arbitration of the claims by the family of a deceased employee. Brandon Stroebel worked for Rudtruck Operating LLC. As part of his employment, Stroebel signed a mutual arbitration agreement. One year later, Stroebel suffered fatal injuries while working at an oil and gas wellsite owned by Maverick Natural Resources LLC. Stroebel’s heirs sued Rudtuck for gross negligence under the Workers’ Compensation Act and sued Maverick for wrongful death...