Texas Supreme Court Lets Employers Shift Fault To Third Parties In Worker Injury Suits: Key Takeaways For Workers’ Comp Nonsubscribers

Texas employers that opt out of the state’s workers’ compensation program recently received a big win that will impact litigation strategies. While workers’ comp provides a no-fault system, employers that elect not to participate may face costly negligence lawsuits when employees sustain work-related injuries. But what if a third party is at fault for the injury? The Texas Supreme Court ruled on April 25 that a non-subscribing employer can potentially shift some or all of the fault to…
By: Fisher Phillips