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In re East Texas Medical Center

November 21, 2023

The Twelfth Court of Appeals (Tyler) upheld the lower court's order striking relator's designation as a responsible third party. In reaching its conclusion, the Court determined that a negligence case against a nonsubscribing employer is an action for workers' compensation benefits under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

APD 231436

November 21, 2023

The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge failed to make a finding of fact that the adopted certification was supported by the preponderance of the evidence.

APD 231453

November 21, 2023

The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge's decision regarding impairment rating because the certifying doctor's narrative contained conflicting range-of-motion measurements.

Ace American Insurance Company v. Lerma

November 13, 2023

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas denied Defendant-Carrier's Motion to dismiss regarding the "personal animosity" exception in nonsubscriber's contract. The Court found differences between the language interpreted by the caselaw and the language in the contract.

APD 231343

November 2, 2023

The Appeals Panel reformed the Administrative Law Judge's decision to correct the name of the designated doctor.

APD 231317

October 31, 2023

The Appeals Panel reversed the administrative law judge's decision on impairment rating because the certifying doctor failed to include range-of-motion measurements.

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