Ron Pounds v. Liberty Lloyd of Texas Insurance Company

OPINION

J. Brett Busby, Justice

This case concerns whether an insurer waived appraisal of a homeowner’s insurance claim by denying it and, if not, whether an appraisal award supported summary judgment against the owner’s contractual and extra-contractual claims. Appellant Ron Pounds purchased a home insurance policy from appellee Liberty Lloyds of Texas Insurance Company. Pounds submitted a claim for storm damage, which Liberty Lloyds denied on the ground that “no. storm related damages were found.” Pounds then sued Liberty Lloyds. When the parties were unable to resolve their dispute at…