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Texas appeals court upholds exclusive remedy defense in contractor injury case - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Texas appeals court upholds exclusive remedy defense in contractor injury case by Louise Esola Claims Disputes , Workers Comp Coverage , Workplace Safety Mar 27, 2026 A Texas appellate court on Thursday ruled that a refinery operator is immune from a worker’s injury lawsuit under the state’s workers compensation exclusive remedy provision, reinforcing protections for companies that provide coverage through contractor insurance programs. In Motiva Enterprises, LLC v. Tyler Whitmire , the Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District held that Motiva Enterprises qualified as the injured worker’s statutory employer because it provided workers compensation coverage through a contractor-controlled insurance program. The case arose from a 2020 incident in which Tyler Whitmire, an employee of subcontractor RRR Electripro, alleged he was injured while working at the company’s facility. He sued despite receiving workers compensation benefits under a policy tied to the contractor program. Motiva argued that under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, it was deemed the worker’s employer for workers comp purposes because it had a written agreement to provide coverage to the subcontractor and its employees. The exclusive remedy provision bars covered employees from suing their employer for workplace injuries. The appellate court agreed, finding the company conclusively established that the agreement was in place before the injury and that the worker received benefits under the program. The court also rejected arguments that contract language describing the subcontractor as an independent contractor waived the exclusive remedy defense, saying such provisions do not override statutory employer status for workers compensation purposes. The court reversed the trial court and rendered judgment for Motiva, ending the case. Related News Vermont governor signs captive bill March 27, 2026 Ping An’s profit jumps 10% to $19.4 billion March 27, 2026 China COSCO resumes Middle East routes March 27, 2026 Allianz Jio Re launches in India, names CEO March 27, 2026 Helium shortage disrupts global tech supply chains March 27, 2026 China Taiping’s profit surges March 27, 2026 Gulf event organizers hit by cancellations, limited insurance March 27, 2026 TRM acquires Rokstone Mauritius March 27, 2026 The BI Top 10 for the week of March 23, 2026 March 27, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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