Martinez v. Delta Brands, Inc.

GREENHILL, Chief Justice.

Juan Jose Martinez was employed as a welder by Delta Brands, Incorporated. Delta Brands did not carry workmen’s compensation insurance. In an industrial accident, a big toe of Martinez was smashed and broken into many pieces. In his suit against Delta Brands, Martinez alleged, among other things, that Delta Brands failed to furnish adequate equip ment with which to work. 1 The jury-agreed with the contention of Martinez. Judgment was entered for Martinez on the jury’s verdict. The Court of Civil Appeals reversed the judgment of the trial court and rendered judgment…