FA Richard and Associates v. Millard

OPINION

COHEN, Justice.

We must decide whether a plaintiff can sue the defendant for bad driving and sue the defendant's insurance adjuster simultaneously for bad faith. 1 Relator, F.A. Richard and Associates (Richard), requests a writ of mandamus to compel respondent, the Honorable Richard W. Millard, to vacate his order denying Richard’s “Motion for Protection/Severance and Plea in Abatement.”

Jo Ann Holton sued James Gallery, Highlands Insurance Company, and Richard. Holton asserts Gallery drove his vehicle into hers. Highlands is Gallery’s insurer, and Richard is an independent adjuster…