Dallas County Hospital District v. Pioneer Casualty Co.

MASSEY, Chief Justice.

The decision in this case turns upon an interpretation of the clause relating to assignment of interest under the “Medical Payments” coverage provision of Texas Standard Form automobile insurance policies. The clause reads: “Assignment of interest under this policy shall not bind the company until its consent is endorsed * * * »

An insured under an automobile insurance policy issued by Pioneer Casualty Company was provided “medical payments” coverage to the extent of $1,000.00. Although coverage is more extensive, it is generally thought of as that which provides for…