Shelton v. Union Bankers Insurance Co.

OPINION

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

Thomas and Ann Shelton appeal from a take-nothing judgment based on a jury verdict in their suit against Union Bankers Insurance Company and independent insurance agent Donny Stone. We affirm the judgment in part, reverse the judgment in part, and remand the case for a new trial of the Sheltons’ cause of action for breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing and for attorney’s fees.

FACTS

Thomas Shelton claimed hospitalization and medical benefits under his health insurance policy, issued by Union Bankers, after he had hip replacement surgery. The surgery…