diff --git a/encoder.go b/encoder.go
index 2be60b8..32aefd5 100644
--- a/encoder.go
+++ b/encoder.go
@@ -210,10 +210,8 @@ func (e *GenericTemplateBasedEncoder) Files() []*plugin_go.CodeGeneratorResponse
 		case f := <-resultChan:
 			files = append(files, f)
 		case err = <-errChan:
+			panic(err)
 		}
 	}
-	if err != nil {
-		panic(err)
-	}
 	return files
 }