Russell v. Burnham, Klinefelter, Halsey, Jones & Cater, P.C.

HOUSTON, Justice.

Michelle Russell was involved in a two-car accident in December 1985, in which her two nieces, who were passengers in her car, were injured. Russell was insured by Champion Insurance Company (“Champion”). On June 2, 1987, Ola Mae Russell,1 the grandmother of the nieces, brought suit on their behalf against Michelle Russell, alleging that negligent and wanton conduct on the part of Michelle Russell had caused the accident that injured the nieces. At Champion’s request, James Klinefelter of Burnham, Klinefelter, Halsey, Jones & Cater, P.C., filed an answer on behalf of Michelle…