Quindon D. Thomas v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc.

WALLER, CHIEF JUSTICE,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Quindon D. Thomas, an employee of a contractor at Chevron’s petroleum refinery plant in Pascagoula, Mississippi, was injured on the job. Thomas accepted workers’ compensation benefits provided by Chevron for his injuries, Thomas then sued Chevron and one of its employees for the same injuries. Chevron asserted the exclusive-remedy defense under the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act and the circuit court granted summary judgment to Chevron. Thomas now appeals. We reverse and remand for a trial on the merits.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2. The facts…