Cervantes v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

OPINION

DAVID WELLINGTON CHEW, Justice.

Appellant Carlos Cervantes appeals the trial court’s order granting the plea to the jurisdiction filed by Appellee Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson”) and the dismissing of his cause with prejudice. On appeal, Mr. Cervantes brings seven issues, all of which challenge the trial court’s ruling on the plea to the jurisdiction. We reverse the trial court’s order and remand for further proceedings.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Mr. Cervantes was hired by Tyson on April 9, 2001. Mr. Cervantes sustained a compensable injury to his right hand on April 16, 2001. On…