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Thomas A. Robinson
over 3 years ago
Workers' Compensation
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Texas: Bartering Scenario at Horse Racing Track Disqualifies Claimant from PTD Benefits
Holding that gross negligence, as described in the Texas statute that allows the family of a deceased worker to recovery exemplary damages if the workers’ death was caused by such gross negligence of the employer [see Tex. Lab. Code Ann. §...
Thomas A. Robinson
over 5 years ago
Workers' Compensation
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United States: Texas Armored Car Employee’s Family May Not Recover Exemplary Damages for Death Occurring During Robbery
The family of a deceased employee of an armored car service may not maintain a wrongful death action for exemplary damages against the employer on the basis of allegations that it engaged in gross negligence resulting in the death of their family member...
Larson's Spotlight
over 8 years ago
Workers' Compensation
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Texas: Widow’s Gross Negligence Action Against Employer Fails
In Texas, an employer that causes the death of an employee due to the employer’s gross negligence or intentional acts or omissions is subject to suit for exemplary damages brought by the surviving spouse or heirs of the deceased employee [see Tex...
Barry Zalma
over 11 years ago
Insurance Law
Insurance Law
The Failure of Punitive Damages
By Barry Zalma, Attorney and Consultant The Reasons for Punitive Damages Civil juries have a difficult enough time establishing appropriate numbers to indemnify a plaintiff so that he or she is back the way he or she was before the incident. To...
Barry Zalma
over 11 years ago
Insurance Law
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The Failure of Punitive Damages
By Barry Zalma, Attorney and Consultant The Reasons for Punitive Damages Civil juries have a difficult enough time establishing appropriate numbers to indemnify a plaintiff so that he or she is back the way he or she was before the incident...