Seabright Insurance Company, Petitioner v. Maximina Lopez, Beneficiary of Candelario Lopez, Deceased, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals, holding that Candelario Lopez’s travel to a remote job site was so closely related to his employment that his fatal automobile accident occurred in the course and scope of his employment, making Maximina Lopez entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. Justice Johnson dissented, arguing the travel was merely commuting and not covered.