Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker's Suit Against Employer, Carrier, Former Attorney

A Texas appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s suit against his former attorney, employer and his employer’s insurance carrier for alleged misconduct related to the handling of his workers’ compensation action. Case: Guillen v. National American Insurance Co., No. 03-25-00372-CV, 03/11/2026, published. Facts: Macedonio Sanchez Guillen worked for Cash Construction Co. He suffered severe injuries at work in October 2001. As a result, Guillen has a prosthetic hip. According to Guillen, the prosthetic must be replaced every five years to avoid complications from se...