Phlegm v. Pacific Employers Insurance Company

SAM D. JOHNSON, Justice.

Plaintiff, Joseph Phlegm, was an employee of Harris County Navigation Dis trict. The Navigation District maintained a contract of insurance with Pacific Employers Insurance Company which was closely analogous to the Texas Workmen’s Compensation Act in the coverage of employees. Phlegm was injured while working on the job and brought this suit against the insurance company for disability benefits. Based upon special issue findings made by the jury the trial court entered judgment that the plaintiff take nothing and appeal is duly perfected to this Court.

Plaintiff was…