Buddy Trahan v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

PER CURIAM: *

Before the court is a dispute regarding whether a workers’ compensation insurance carrier is entitled to subrogation following a settlement between a third party and the insurance beneficiary, Buddy Tra-han. The issue on appeal is whether Tra-han’s claims were properly removed from Texas court. Trahan argues that his claims arise under workers’ compensation law such that removal is precluded by 28 U.S.C. § 1445(c). The district court rejected his argument, denying a timely motion to remand. That court, however, then dismissed all claims pending the resolution of relevant…