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Justice Brady dissents, arguing that subrogation in workers' compensation cases is a statutorily created right and must be specifically granted by the Legislature. The dissent points out that the Second Injury Trust Fund, established under Art. 8306, Sec. 12c, 12c-l, and 12c-2, has no statutory right of subrogation, unlike the 'association' mentioned in Art. 8307, Sec. 6a. Brady asserts there is no equitable right of subrogation, citing precedent. The dissent emphasizes that it is the Legislature's role to provide funding and grant such rights, not the Court's, and would affirm the trial court's judgment.
Second Injury Fund v. Johnson is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Texas. 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 Court of Appeals of Texas.
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Justice Brady dissents, arguing that subrogation in workers' compensation cases is a statutorily created right and must be specifically granted by the Legislature. The dissent points out that the Second Injury Trust Fund, established under Art. 8306, Sec. 12c, 12c-l, and 12c-2, has no statutory right of subrogation, unlike the 'association' mentioned in Art. 8307, Sec. 6a. Brady asserts there is no equitable right of subrogation, citing precedent. The dissent emphasizes that it is the Legislature's role to provide funding and grant such rights, not the Court's, and would affirm the trial court's judgment.
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