Neal v. Wisconsin Hard Chrome, Inc.

OPINION

Opinion by Justice ROSS.

Jimmy R. Neal appeals from a summary judgment taken against him in his personal injury lawsuit against Wisconsin Hard Chrome, Inc., d/b/a Texas Hard Chrome, Inc. and/or Texas Hard Chrome, Inc. (Chrome). He alleged that Chrome’s negligence exposed him to heavy metals, chemicals, and other toxic substances, while Chrome asserted that the action was barred because Chrome was a subscriber under the Workers’ Compensation Act, and thus Neal’s exclusive remedy was under the Act. Neal contends that Chrome was not his employer and that Chrome was thus subject to tort…