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Company vehicle didn’t make fatal commute compensable: Texas appeals - 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 Company vehicle didn’t make fatal commute compensable: Texas appeals by Louise Esola Claims Disputes , Workers Comp Coverage , Workplace Safety Jun 29, 2026 A Texas appeals court on Thursday ruled that Old Republic Insurance Co. does not have to pay workers compensation death benefits to the family of an Energy Transfer LP technician who was killed while driving home from work in a company vehicle. The 11th Court of Appeals in Eastland, Texas, affirmed summary judgment for Old Republic in Teresa D. Darling and Lochie Hosch A/N/F of Kellie J. Darling v. Old Republic Insurance Co. , holding that James E. Darling was not acting in the course and scope of employment when he died in an April 25, 2019, motor vehicle accident. Mr. Darling, an instrumentation and electrical technician, had worked overtime at Energy Transfer’s Rebel Plant and was driving home in an employer-owned vehicle when the crash occurred. His family argued that the vehicle was provided by the employer and that he was subject to callouts after work. The court disagreed, finding that Mr. Darling was commuting home, unpaid, after completing his workday and was not responding to a callout. The court said the mere use of a company vehicle did not establish that his travel originated in the employer’s business. Because the travel was not work-related, the court did not reach the family’s arguments over beneficiary status. Related News When the works comes with dentures June 29, 2026 Parents win coverage fight over son’s death from “Ethanol Extraction” June 29, 2026 July property reinsurance renewals to continue softening: Guy Carpenter June 29, 2026 DOJ closes criminal probe into Abbott over baby formula plant: WSJ June 29, 2026 Venezuela quake losses in billions, but claims limited: Aon June 29, 2026 London marine market softens June 29, 2026 Japanese insurers buoyed by overseas earnings: Fitch Ratings June 29, 2026 Swatch sues Samsung for $170M claiming trademark infringement June 29, 2026 Storms force 120 flight cancellations, halt manufacturing June 29, 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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