Ethicon, Inc. v. Alma Martinez

Ethicon

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS,

AT AUSTIN

NO. 3-91-285-CV

ETHICON, INC.,

APPELLANT

vs.

ALMA MARTINEZ,

APPELLEE

FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF TOM GREEN COUNTY, 119TH JUDICIAL

DISTRICT

NO. CV90-0518-B, HONORABLE ROYAL HART, JUDGE PRESIDING

Following a prehearing conference at the Industrial Accident Board and a $12,000 workers' compensation award, Alma Martinez, a ten year employee, was discharged by her employer, Ethicon, Inc. Martinez sued Ethicon for wrongful discharge in violation of article 8307c of the workers' compensation statute, which prohibits an employer from discharging…