Court Tosses Worker's Premises Liability Claim Against Non-Subscribing Employer

A Texas appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s premises liability claim against her non-subscribing employer based on her alleged injuries from a malfunctioning elevator. Case: Hudson v. Memorial Hospital System, No. 01-19-00300-CV, 04/15/2021, published. Facts: Michelle Hudson worked for the Memorial Hermann Health System, a non-subscriber under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. She was allegedly riding in an elevator on Memorial Hermann’s premises when the elevator suddenly and violently stopped. Hudson claimed she pushed the elevator buttons and felt ...