North River Insurance Co. v. Purdy

OPINION

CADENA, Chief Justice.

Defendant, North River Insurance Company, appeals from a judgment based on jury findings awarding plaintiff, Clinton Purdy, compensation under the Texas Workers Compensation Act for injuries received when he prevented a man from entering through a window in a motel room where he was staying. Defendant is the compensation carrier for plaintiffs employer, MICA Corporation (MICA). 1

MICA’s principal business consists of providing roadway signs and lighting for the Texas Highway Department and other governmental entities. Because of the nature of the services rendered…