Self-Represented Worker's Defective Briefing Results in Waiver of Arguments on Appeal

A Texas appellate court ruled that a self-represented worker’s deficient briefing resulted in the waiver of his arguments challenging a grant of summary judgment for his employer. Case: Royston v. Harris County, No. 01-22-00476-CV, 11/30/2023, published. Facts: Keith E. Royston worked as a deputy sheriff for Harris County. He slipped and fell at work in January 2017. Royston had surgery on his left knee and received physical therapy. Some months later, Royston underwent a functional capacity evaluation. Royston claimed he suffered a right calf strain and right knee effusion ...