PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. Trevino

OPINION

Opinion by

KAREN ANGELINI, Justice.

In this appeal, we are presented with the issue of whether the cooperation clause of an automobile insurance policy, which requires an insured to cooperate with his defense, is a condition precedent to coverage under the policy. Because we hold that the cooperation clause is a condition precedent, we reverse and render.

Background

This appeal concerns a personal injury lawsuit brought in Maverick County by Hector Raul Trevino and Mario Moyeda against Alejandro Alvarado, a driver covered by automobile insurance issued by Progressive County Mutual…