City of Corpus Christi v. Gomez

OPINION

Opinion by Justice YÁÑEZ.

Appellant, the City of Corpus Christi (“the City”), appeals from a summary judgment in favor of appellee, Norberta Gomez (“Gomez”). The sole issue is whether the City, a self-insured entity that provides workers’ compensation benefits to its employees, has a subrogation right to benefits paid to an injured employee under the employee’s personal uninsured/under-insured (“UIM”) insurance coverage. Because we hold the City has no subrogation right in such circumstances, we affirm.

Background

Gomez was struck and injured by a motor vehicle while engaged in the course…