Home Indemnity Co. v. Eason

J. CURTISS BROWN, Chief Justice.

Steve Eason (Eason or appellee) sustained an injury to his lower back while lifting cases of merchandise in his capacity as a stocker for Safeway Food Stores. Pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Laws of Texas, suit was filed in the District Court against Home Indemnity Company (H.I.C. or appellant), the insurance carrier for Safeway. The case was tried before a jury resulting in a judgment in favor of Eason against H.I.C. for $35,581 in weekly benefits and $24,000 for reimbursement of medical expenses. H.I.C. perfected appeal to this Court on five points of…