Castillo v. American Garment Finishers Corp.

OPINION

McCLURE, Justice.

Jesus Castillo, Jr. (Castillo) appeals from a judgment rendered in his favor against his former employer American Garment Finishers Corporation (AGF). Castillo sued AGF, a non-subscriber under the Texas Worker’s Compensation Act, for injuries resulting from Castillo’s inhalation of chemical fumes at work. The jury found in Castillo’s favor and awarded damages in the total amount of $3,686. The trial court awarded AGF a credit of $2,449.35 for the wage and medical benefits it paid to Castillo under AGF’s employee benefit plan. The trial court rendered judgment for…