Warranty Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Lara

OPINION

NYE, Chief Justice.

Appellees, Raymond S. and Janie R. Lara, sued appellant, Warranty Underwriters Insurance Company, alleging violations of the Texas Insurance Code, the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, and breach of the common-law duty of good faith and fair dealing. These claims arose after the Insurance Company allegedly denied coverage to the Laras pursuant to an insurance contract between the parties. The Insurance Company filed a “MOTION TO STAY AND COMPEL ARBITRATION,” asserting that disputes under the contract are required to be submitted to arbitration. The…