Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. v. Garza

OPINION

KENNEDY, Justice.

Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company filed this original proceeding complaining of the trial court’s order granting a motion to compel production of documents which was based upon discovery requests which were filed and served on Lumbermens during a time in which the case was abated. We agree that the trial court abused its discretion and conditionally grant the writ.

Prajedes and Linda Garcia filed suit as a result of a work related injury sustained by Mr. Garcia. Lumbermens was the worker’s compensation carrier. Mr. Garcia received an award by the Board which…