Spainhouer v. Western Elec. Co., Inc.

KEITH, Justice.

Plaintiff below appeals from an adverse summary judgment entered in her suit against the defendant-employer for damages resulting from her alleged wrongful discharge. She sought damages under the provisions of Tex.Rev.Civ.Sta.tAnn. art. 8807c (Supp.1978-79). Plaintiff was injured in the course of her employment with defendant and claimed worker’s compensation benefits. She settled her claim with the compensation insurance carrier but when she failed to report for duty as instructed by defendant, she was discharged.

Claiming that she was wrongfully discharged by the defendant,…