Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Texas v. Gilbert

KEITH, Justice.

Plaintiff recovered judgment for total and permanent disability under the Workmen’s Compensation Law for injuries received while working for Plains Warehouse Company in Lubbock. In his trial pleading, plaintiff alleged that he received such injuries in the course and scope of his employment with his employer, saying:

“Plaintiff was using fumigation fluid which contained toxic and irritating chemicals and ingredients, including carbon tetrochloride [sic] and carbon bi sulfide. Plaintiff was exposed to, inhaled and breathed such irritating fumes and toxic ingredients of such…