Mapp v. Maryland Casualty Co.

This is a suit for workers’ compensation benefits. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the insurance carrier, Maryland Casualty. The court of appeals affirmed, holding that there were no material facts raised as to whether Clara Mapp was acting in the course and scope of her employment at the time of her injury. 725 S.W.2d 516 (Tex.App.1987). We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and remand the cause to the trial court.

We do not agree as a matter of law that Mapp was not within the course and scope of her employment. We hold a fact question is presented. The court…