Argonaut Southwest Insurance Co. v. Walker

OPINION

ROSS, Justice.

Amos Walker filed suit in Delta County appealing the determination by the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (TWCC) that he had an impairment rating of thirteen percent. Argonaut Southwest Insurance Company appeals a jury verdict finding Walker’s impairment is fifteen percent. Argonaut’s sole contention is the trial court lacked jurisdiction to hear and render judgment in this case.

On January 8, 1991, Walker suffered a work-related injury. At the time of the injury, Walker resided in Delta County. Walker filed a worker’s compensation claim and appealed the TWCC’s…