In re Copeland

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice GRANT.

Michael Copeland has filed a petition asking this court to issue a writ of mandamus ordering the district judge to vacate or rescind his order compelling arbitration with Stanley Transportation, Inc. (Stanley).

In the underlying action, Copeland signed an agreement with his employer to arbitrate any tort action that he might subsequently have as a result of his employment. The arbitration agreement is a part of a larger document entitled “Stanley Transportation, Inc. Employee Injury Benefit Plan” (Plan).

Copeland was injured in a work-related accident. He filed…