Boyce Iron Works, Inc. v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.

MAUZY, Justice.

Boyce Iron Works, Inc. sued Southwestern Bell Telephone Company on alternative theories of negligence and violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices — Consumer Protection Act when a fire destroyed Boyce’s offices. In accordance with a jury verdict, the trial court rendered judgment on Boyce’s DTPA claim, awarding $229,596.88 actual damages, $110,937.99 in prejudgment interest, and $500,000.00 in additional damages and attorneys’ fees. The court of appeals reversed and rendered judgment that Boyce take nothing. 726 S.W.2d 182. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and…