Ausaf v. Highlands Insurance Co.

OPINION

SAM NUCHIA, Justice.

This is an appeal from the granting of summary judgment in a workers’ compensation benefits case. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Appellant, Syed A. Ausaf, slipped and fell down the stairs at work, injuring his neck, back, head, and legs. Appellant was employed by O’Donnell Engineering Corporation (d/b/a Texas Energy Coast, Inc.), who carried workers’ compensation insurance with Highlands Insurance Company, appellee. Appellant filed a workers’ compensation claim, and appellee contested appellant’s rights to supplemental benefits. As provided by the Texas Workers’ Compensation…