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James Woody, a truck driver, died in a work-related traffic accident in Utah. His estranged wife, Eva Woody, was awarded death benefits by the Industrial Accident Board. The appellant filed suit to set aside this award, alleging Eva Woody had abandoned the decedent. The trial court granted Eva Woody's motion for summary judgment, which the appellant appealed, asserting issues regarding factual dispute on abandonment, limited discovery, and the refusal to modify attorney's fees after Eva Woody's death. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding no genuine issue of material fact on abandonment and no abuse of discretion in denying further discovery or refusing to adjust the awarded lump sum attorney's fees.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Woody is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 1st 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, 1st District (Houston).
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James Woody, a truck driver, died in a work-related traffic accident in Utah. His estranged wife, Eva Woody, was awarded death benefits by the Industrial Accident Board. The appellant filed suit to set aside this award, alleging Eva Woody had abandoned the decedent. The trial court granted Eva Woody's motion for summary judgment, which the appellant appealed, asserting issues regarding factual dispute on abandonment, limited discovery, and the refusal to modify attorney's fees after Eva Woody's death. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding no genuine issue of material fact on abandonment and no abuse of discretion in denying further discovery or refusing to adjust the awarded lump sum attorney's fees.
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