Geico General Insurance Co. v. Austin Power Inc.

OPINION

TRACY CHRISTOPHER, Justice.

Appellant GEICO General Insurance Company challenges the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of Austin Power on a breach of contract claim relating to an insurer’s duty to defend. Because we find that the pleadings in the underlying lawsuit allege claims that potentially fall within coverage under the insurance policy, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

I. Factual and PROCEDURAL Background

This case involves an insurance-coverage dispute arising from an underlying lawsuit, Bradley v. AEP Texas Central Company, Cause No. 2007-26854 in the 63rd…