Trimble v. Itz

HARDBERGER, Justice.

This is an appeal from a partial summary judgment granted in favor of Charles Itz, Individually, d/b/a Itz Electric Co. (“Itz”). The appellants also appeal from an order imposing “death penalty” sanctions against them. The primary issue in this appeal is whether an insurance company may assume the consumer status of its subrogee for purposes of bringing a claim under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Background

On August 25, 1990, the Trimble’s home caught fire which led to the destruction of most of the home and its contents. The home was constructed by Harold E.…