Turner v. Texas Employers' Insurance Ass'n

McCLUNG, Justice.

In this workers’ compensation case, Shirley A. Turner appeals from a summary judgment granted for the insurance carrier. The only issue on this appeal is whether Turner’s injuries were sustained in the course of her employment. Turner contends that, although her injuries occurred while she was traveling to work, she is entitled to compensation under the access doctrine. We hold that the access doctrine does not apply and, accordingly, affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Turner was employed by the A.H. Belo Corporation as a customer service representative in its circulation…