The trial court appropriately dismissed an injured worker's bad-faith lawsuit against a workers' compensation carrier, because there was nothing more than a "scintilla of evidence" that the insurer had unreasonably denied his claim for a knee injury, the 5th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled.Case: Thompson v. Zurich American Insurance Co., 10-51013, 12/02/2011.Facts: Dennis Thompson tripped over a grading stake while working as a welder for Zachry Construction on Nov. 3, 2007. The company doctor diagnosed Thompson with a sprained knee and ankle. Thompson was returned to work a...
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