Temp Worker Can't Maintain Tort Suit Against Employer's Client

A Texas appellate court ruled that a temporary employment provider’s employee could not pursue a civil remedy against his employer’s client for an on-the-job injury. Case: Waeli v. BWFS Industries LLC, No. 14-23-00620-CV, 06/06/2024, published. Facts: Sabah Waeli and Eduardo Vallejo worked for In-Fuse Staffing Service, a temporary employment provider. Both were assigned to work for BWFS Industries LLC. During a shift in which Vallejo was assigned to work as Waeli’s helper, Vallejo pushed a metal grating onto Waeli’s hand, partially amputating a finger. Both BWF...