Dorman v. Allstate Insurance

GOOLSBY, Judge:

Bruce and Angela Dorman brought a declaratory judgment action to determine whether Allstate is required to cover a rental vehicle Mrs. Dorman wrecked. The trial court granted Allstate summary judgment and denied the Dormans’ request for attorneys’ fees. The Dormans appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

On May 27, 1996, Mr. Dorman rented a car from Alamo Rent-A-Car, Inc. as a temporary substitute vehicle for a family car being repaired. The rental contract listed Mr. Dorman as the only authorized driver. Two days later, while driving the rental car, Mrs. Dorman…