Under the state's labor code, a professional athlete employed under a contract for hire or a collective bargaining agreement must choose benefits for medical care and weekly benefits that are equal to or greater than the benefits provided under the Workers' Compensation Act. Credit: Ken Durden/Shutterstock.com Under the state's labor code, a professional athlete employed under a contract for hire or a collective bargaining agreement must choose benefits for medical care and weekly benefits that are equal to or greater than the benefits provided under the Workers' Compensation Act. Credit: Ken Durden/Shutterstock.com

The Fifth District  Court of Appeals in Dallas reversed for a second time a trial court judgment granting a former Dallas Cowboys rookie workers' compensation benefits. The most recent opinion and order went to the merits of a Texas Labor Code dispute, whereas an earlier judgment was reversed based on a venue determination.

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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ