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Mara Hinerman appealed an adverse summary judgment in her wrongful termination suit against her former employer, Gunn Chevrolet. She alleged termination in violation of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act (Article 8307c) after sustaining a work-related injury and seeking medical treatment. Gunn Chevrolet, a nonsubscriber, argued she was fired for leaving work early without permission, while Hinerman contended it was due to her injury and absences. The appellate court found Hinerman presented sufficient evidence to raise a fact issue regarding the causal connection between her claim for benefits and termination. Consequently, the court reversed the summary judgment in part, affirming other claims, and remanded the wrongful termination claim for further proceedings.
Hinerman v. Gunn Chevrolet is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio). 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, 4th District (San Antonio).
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Mara Hinerman appealed an adverse summary judgment in her wrongful termination suit against her former employer, Gunn Chevrolet. She alleged termination in violation of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act (Article 8307c) after sustaining a work-related injury and seeking medical treatment. Gunn Chevrolet, a nonsubscriber, argued she was fired for leaving work early without permission, while Hinerman contended it was due to her injury and absences. The appellate court found Hinerman presented sufficient evidence to raise a fact issue regarding the causal connection between her claim for benefits and termination. Consequently, the court reversed the summary judgment in part, affirming other claims, and remanded the wrongful termination claim for further proceedings.
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