Truck Insurance Exchange v. Robertson

OPINION

SUE WALKER, Justice.

I. Introduction

In this appeal, we address whether the trial court exceeded our mandate by awarding on remand prejudgment interest to Joe Robertson (“Robertson”) for a period from June 29, 1998 to August 6, 2001, and whether the trial court properly calculated this interest award. We will affirm.

II. Background Facts

A. The first appeal

Robertson successfully prosecuted an underinsured motorist (“UIM”) claim against his carrier, Truck Insurance Exchange (“Truck”). A jury returned a verdict for Robertson on June 29, 1998. The trial court entered a February 25, 1999…