American Teachers Life Insurance Co. v. Brugette

KILGARLIN, Justice.

At issue is a claimant’s burden in a suit on an insurance policy when he has failed to comply with its proof of loss provisions. Anthony Brugette sued American Teachers Life Insurance Company to recover disability benefits. A trial court judgment for him was affirmed, 717 S.W.2d 719, with the court of appeals holding that Brugette had substantially complied with the proof of loss requirements. We disagree and therefore reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and render judgment for American Teachers.

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