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Milton Carrol Hunt appealed a summary judgment against him in a wrongful termination suit against his former employer, Van Der Horst Corporation. Hunt claimed he was fired for filing a workers' compensation claim, in violation of article 8307c of the Workers' Compensation Act. Van Der Horst contended the termination decision was made before Hunt's alleged injury and without knowledge of his claim. The appellate court found that material issues of fact remained unresolved regarding the causal connection between Hunt's actions and his termination, citing evidence like a previously voided termination slip and the timing of his firing after reporting an injury. Furthermore, the court determined that Hunt had taken sufficient steps towards instituting a workers' compensation claim by informing his supervisor of his injury and intent to see a doctor. Consequently, the court reversed the trial court's summary judgment and remanded the case for a trial on the merits.
Hunt v. Van Der Horst Corp. is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas). 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, 5th District (Dallas).
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Milton Carrol Hunt appealed a summary judgment against him in a wrongful termination suit against his former employer, Van Der Horst Corporation. Hunt claimed he was fired for filing a workers' compensation claim, in violation of article 8307c of the Workers' Compensation Act. Van Der Horst contended the termination decision was made before Hunt's alleged injury and without knowledge of his claim. The appellate court found that material issues of fact remained unresolved regarding the causal connection between Hunt's actions and his termination, citing evidence like a previously voided termination slip and the timing of his firing after reporting an injury. Furthermore, the court determined that Hunt had taken sufficient steps towards instituting a workers' compensation claim by informing his supervisor of his injury and intent to see a doctor. Consequently, the court reversed the trial court's summary judgment and remanded the case for a trial on the merits.
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