Hogue v. Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

OPINION

GRANT, Justice.

James Earl Hogue, a former employee of Blue Bell Creameries, brought suit against Blue Bell for wrongfully discharging him in violation of TexRev.Civ.StatAnn. § 8307c (Workers’ Compensation Act). 1 After a jury decided against Hogue, he moved for new trial and for judgment non obstante veredicto in the trial court. The trial court denied both motions, and Hogue appealed.

Hogue worked for Blue Bell as a driver and salesman from 1986 until May 1992. On May 25, 1992, he injured his back while performing his duties on his route. On that same day, Hogue instituted a Workers’…