Self-Employed Worker Can't Challenge Denial of Claim on Behalf of His Company

A Texas appellate court ruled that a self-employed worker could not appeal a denial of benefits for his shoulder injury on behalf of himself and his company. Case: Childress v. Texas Mutual Insurance Co., No. 03-19-00284-CV, 08/27/2020, published. Facts: Alvy Childress owns a steel fabrication and erection business called ACE Fab. ACE Fab had workers’ compensation coverage with the Texas Mutual Insurance Co. In 2015, Childress ruptured his right bicep tendon while moving an iron beam. Texas Mutual accepted liability for the bicep injury but denied liability for a tear o...