Wife Can't Litigate Until Worker Arbitrates Negligence Claim

A Texas appellate court ruled that a woman could not proceed with the litigation of her loss of consortium claim until her husband's negligence claim is resolved by arbitration. Case: HEB Grocery Co. v. Del Cid, No. 04-19-00058-CV, 07/31/2019, published. Facts and procedural history: Juan P. Del Cid Castillo suffered injuries while cutting limbs from a tree. He sued the HEB Grocery Co., asserting he was its employee and that his injuries were caused by its negligence. Del Cid’s wife also filed a claim for loss of consortium. HEB filed a motion to compel arbitration and to sta...