Worsham Steel Co. v. Arias

OPINION

BARAJAS, Justice.

This appeal arises from a case involving the wrongful discharge of an employee in violation of Article 8307c of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. Appellant, Worsham Steel Company, appeals from an adverse jury verdict in which Appellee, Gonzalo Arias, was awarded $1,243,300 in both actual and exemplary damages. We reverse and remand.

I. SUMMARY OF THE EVIDENCE

In December of 1989, Arias, a longtime employee of Worsham Steel Company, sustained a back injury while in the scope of his employment. It is unclear whether or not Arias reported the injury to his supervisor on…