Vega v. State Farm Mutual Automobile

The parties dispute the market value of Appellant’s antique jeep, which was damaged beyond repair in a collision. Despite conflicting affidavits of ostensible experts, the trial court granted summary judgment for Appellee. The trial court also granted summary judgment on Appellant’s claim for damages for loss of use. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

Appellant contends that the deposition testimony of his two expert witnesses, Franklin E. Artes and Thomas Wray, was sufficient to establish a material fact dispute on market value. The trial court disregarded the testimony of both witnesses,…