Parker v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

OPINION

LEE DUGGAN, Jr., Justice (Retired).

This Court affirmed the trial court’s judgment on July 22, 1999, and ordered sanctions against appellant. Rehearing was granted on appellant’s motion, and the July 22, 1999, opinion is withdrawn. We substitute this opinion in its stead. This opinion differs only in the amount of sanctions imposed.

This is an appeal from the granting and denial of cross-motions for summary judgment. We affirm the trial court’s judgment. Further, we levy sanctions against appellant’s attorney, Carlos Peniche, who in succession: (1) wrongfully endorsed a co-payee’s name…