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Appellant Robert Lane was injured at work and sued his employer, Appellee Odle, Inc., alleging negligence and that Odle was a workers' compensation nonsubscriber. Odle asserted that Lane was receiving workers' compensation benefits and raised election of remedies and exclusive remedy as affirmative defenses. The trial court granted summary judgment for Odle and denied Lane's cross-motion. On appeal, Lane argued the trial court erred because Odle failed to show its policy was approved by TDI or that it registered as a subscriber. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding Odle's uncontroverted evidence established Lane was an employee covered by workers' compensation insurance and that alleged administrative violations do not strip an employer of its exclusive-remedy defense.
Robert Lane v. Odle, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 2nd District (Fort Worth). 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, 2nd District (Fort Worth).
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Appellant Robert Lane was injured at work and sued his employer, Appellee Odle, Inc., alleging negligence and that Odle was a workers' compensation nonsubscriber. Odle asserted that Lane was receiving workers' compensation benefits and raised election of remedies and exclusive remedy as affirmative defenses. The trial court granted summary judgment for Odle and denied Lane's cross-motion. On appeal, Lane argued the trial court erred because Odle failed to show its policy was approved by TDI or that it registered as a subscriber. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding Odle's uncontroverted evidence established Lane was an employee covered by workers' compensation insurance and that alleged administrative violations do not strip an employer of its exclusive-remedy defense.
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