Howell Crude Oil Co. v. Donna Refinery Partners, Ltd.

OPINION

JOE L. DRAUGHN, Justice (Assigned).

Howell Crude Oil Company (“Howell”) appeals from a jury verdict in favor of Donna Refinery Partners Ltd. (“Donna”) arising out of the sale of crude oil. 1 Donna alleged violations of the DTPA, negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and breach of contract based on alleged false statements made by Howell representatives during contract negotiations and Howell’s failure to deliver crude oil as promised. The jury found in favor of Donna on all causes of action and awarded Donna actual damages for lost profits and loss of refinery enterprise on each theory of…