Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York v. Villarreal

OPINION

YOUNG, Justice.

In this worker’s compensation case the sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court’s refusal to allow defendant to present evidence on the beneficial effects of surgery is harmful error. We affirm.

On May 22, 1978, Leopoldo Villarreal, plaintiff below, developed a sharp pain in his lower back while moving some “I” beams in the course and scope of his employment with Baker Marine. Thereafter, when the pain substantially hindered his work efforts, plaintiff sought worker’s compensation benefits. Then the plaintiff appealed the award of the Industrial Accident Board by…