Security National Insurance Co. v. Farmer

OPINION

JOHN CAYCE, Chief Justice.

Introduction

In this workers’ compensation case, we must decide whether the trial court applied the correct standard of review to a Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Appeals Panel’s decision. Because we conclude that the trial court applied the incorrect standard of review, we will reverse and remand.

Background

In January 1995, Roger Farmer sustained an on-the-job, low back injury. At that time, Security National Insurance Company was his employer’s workers’ compensation carrier. An MRI report revealed small disc herniations at L4-5 and L5-S1. Security…