Nabors Drilling USA, LP v. Eder Pena, Individually, Maria Enriqueta Pena, Individually, and as Next Friend of Esmeralda and Edna Pena, Minors

OPINION

Opinion by:

PHYLIS J. SPEEDLIN, Justice.

Nabors Drilling USA, LP appeals the trial court’s order denying its motion to compel arbitration. Because we hold that a valid agreement to arbitrate exists that covers the claims at issue in this suit, we reverse the trial court’s order and remand for entry of an order compelling arbitration and staying all other proceedings.

Factual and Procedural Background

While working for Nabors Drilling USA, LP, Jesus Pena suffered a fatal heart attack. The Pena family 1 filed a wrongful death and survival action against Nabors. Nabors sought to compel…