Legal Opinion

Lopez v. Associated Employers Insurance Company

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided December 2, 1959No. 13537PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MURRAY, Chief Justice.

This is a workmen’s compensation proceeding. Mrs. Stella Lopez, wife of Margarito Lopez, is the alleged injured employee, Jacob E. Decker & Sons, Inc., the employer, and Associated Employers Insurance Company, the insurance carrier.

A jury found in answer to question No. 1, that Stella Lopez did not sustain an accidental injury on November 19, 1956, and in answer to question No. 15, that Stella Lopez’ incapacity was solely caused by preexisting ailments, diseases and infirmities.

The court rendered judgment that Stella R. Lopez and her husband take nothing, and they have…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Southern Underwriters v. SchoolcraftTexas Supreme Court · 1942
  2. Brooks v. LuckyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1957
  3. Superior Insurance Co. v. GriffinCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1959
  4. Davis v. Texas Employers' Ins. Ass'nCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1953
  5. Texas Employers' Ins. Ass'n v. BowenCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1950

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Bocanegra v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1980
  2. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. HaleTexas Supreme Court · 1966
  3. Highlands Insurance Co. v. BaughCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1980
  4. Ramirez v. National Standard Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1978
  5. Roach v. Continental Casualty Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1960

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