Court Overturns Dismissal of Worker's Appeal, Grants Opportunity to Amend Pleadings

A Texas court overturned the dismissal of a worker’s appeal of his denied claim, finding he should have been allowed to amend his pleadings to establish the trial court’s jurisdiction. Case: Pineda Orellana v. National Specialty Insurance Co., No. 01-24-00383-CV, 04/09/2026, published. Facts: Esdras Pineda Orellana owned ENPO Home Improvement, a construction and remodeling company that subscribed to workers’ compensation insurance. On Dec. 13, 2021, Pineda allegedly fell while carrying drywall down a flight of stairs. After seeking medical care, he returned to work with re...