Medina v. Western Waste Industries

OPINION

ANDERSON, Justice.

Appellant, Miguel Medina, appeals the trial court’s ruling granting summary judgment in favor of appellee, Western Waste Industries (Western). He argues that the court abused its discretion and committed gross error by granting appellee’s motion for summary judgment in the absence of appellant’s counsel. In addition, he contends the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Appellant was an employee of Western. In the course of his employment, he injured Ms foot. During Ms recovery, he received medical and…