Eddie's Service Center v. Donna Thomas Administratrix of the Estate of Eddie Ray Thomas, Jr.

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUSTICE KELLER

' An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) dismissed the claim for workers’ compensation benefits filed by the Estate of Eddie Ray Thomas, Jr. (the Estate). The Workers’ Compensation Board (the Board) affirmed the ALJ’s dismissal. The Court of Appeals reversed the Board and remanded this matter to the ALJ with instructions to award benefits. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the Court of Appeals.

I. BACKGROUND.

On January 21, 2010, Eddie Ray Thomas, Jr. (Eddie) died while attempting to tow a truck from a roadside culvert. Because Eddie is deceased, the…