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The survivors of Richard M. Blackwell (the Blackwells) were initially awarded workers' compensation, but Harris County challenged this award. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Harris County, concluding that Deputy Blackwell was not within the course and scope of his employment when he was fatally injured in a traffic accident while en route to escort a funeral procession. The Blackwells appealed, presenting eyewitness testimony that Deputy Blackwell was actively directing traffic at the time of the accident. The appellate court found that a material fact issue existed regarding whether Blackwell had joined the procession and was performing a law enforcement function. Consequently, the appellate court reversed the trial court's summary judgment and remanded the cause for trial.
Blackwell v. Harris County is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston).
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The survivors of Richard M. Blackwell (the Blackwells) were initially awarded workers' compensation, but Harris County challenged this award. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Harris County, concluding that Deputy Blackwell was not within the course and scope of his employment when he was fatally injured in a traffic accident while en route to escort a funeral procession. The Blackwells appealed, presenting eyewitness testimony that Deputy Blackwell was actively directing traffic at the time of the accident. The appellate court found that a material fact issue existed regarding whether Blackwell had joined the procession and was performing a law enforcement function. Consequently, the appellate court reversed the trial court's summary judgment and remanded the cause for trial.
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