Court Rejects Challenge to Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Death Suit

A Texas appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a wrongful death case based on a worker’s fatal fall during a construction project. Case: Munguia v. Justrod Inc., No. 14-18-01059-CV, 01/28/2021, published. Facts: Jose Ucles worked as a framer for Justrod Inc. He fell to his death Dec. 26, 2012, from the roof of a two-story construction project. Justrod was a subscriber to the Texas workers’ compensation system, and he was covered. Procedural history: After two nonsuits relating to international travel difficulties, Rose Munguia filed suit against Justrod on behalf of Ucl...