Worker Who Received Benefits Can't Pursue Civil Suit Against Employer

A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker who received benefits for his injuries from a fall could not proceed with a civil suit against his employer based on the same accident. Case: Turner v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., No. 12-25-00221-CV, 08/12/2026, published. Facts: Christopher Turner worked for Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. He suffered injuries at work in June 2023 when he fell from a height of about 15 feet. An administrative law judge found that Turner’s compensable injuries included a low-back hematoma and ordered the workers’ compensation insurance carrier for Pi...