Carter v. Texas Industries

liAMY, Judge.

The defendants, Texas Industries, d/b/a/ Louisiana Industries, and Transportation Insurance Company, appeal the ruling of the hearing officer finding them liable for attorney’s fees and expenses following a hearing on a Motion to Compel during the discovery process. For the following reasons, we reverse in part, and affirm in part.

DISCUSSION OF THE RECORD

The plaintiff, Willie L. Carter, is represented in this matter by his wife and his grandchildren.1 Carter, now deceased, was an employee of the defendant, Texas Industries. In 1985, Carter suffered a syncopal episode due to…