Hermann Hospital v. National Standard Insurance Co.

OPINION

WARREN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment granted against appellant, Hermann Hospital.

Appellant sued appellees, alleging three causes of action: (1) misrepresentation and deceptive trade practices under art. 21.21 of the Texas Insurance Code; (2) negligent misrepresentation under Texas common law; and (3) estoppel. Appellees moved for summary judgment, based on the pleadings, which was granted by the trial court. On appeal, appellant contends that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment as to each of its causes of action.

On June 17, 1978, Jose Carreon was…