State Farm Lloyds v. Hamilton

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice FITZGERALD.

State Farm Lloyds appeals the trial court’s judgment in favor of its insureds, Terry and Johnnie Hamilton. In four issues State Farm challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support the jury’s findings of breach of contract, cost of repair damages, extracontractual violations, and mental anguish damages. We conclude sufficient evidence supports each of these findings, and we affirm the tidal court’s judgment.

Background

Cases such as this one — involving claims by homeowners against insurers and alleging incorrect coverage decisions and bad-faith conduct…