Duke Energy Field Services Assets, L.L.C. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburg

OPINION

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

Duke Energy Field Services Assets, L.L.C., appeals from a summary judgment rendered in favor of National Union Fire Insurance Company. Duke is the current owner of a gas plant in Port Arthur. Za-val-Tex Construction Company contracted with a former owner of the gas plant to provide workers for the plant. Zaval-Tex purchased a liability insurance policy from National Union. Rafael Chavez, an employee of Zaval-Tex, sued Duke for personal injuries. Duke requested that National Union defend it, and National Union refused. Duke sued National Union, seeking a…