Spencer v. Eagle Star Insurance Co. of America

JONES, Justice.

This appeal presents the issue of what are proper jury questions in an unfair claims settlement practices case. Charles Spencer d/b/a Natural Furniture Store, and his wife, Sharon Spencer, sued Eagle Star Insurance Company of America (Eagle Star) for damages for alleged unfair claims settlement practices. The Spencers sued under several theories of liability, including breach of contract, violations of article 21.-21 of the Texas Insurance Code and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and breach of the common-law…