Springfield v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Insurance Co.

H. J. Springfield and others brought this class action suit against Aetna Casualty & Surety Insurance Company and seven other automobile insurers. Tex.R.Civ.Pro. 42. Springfield and the others seek damages for members of this class who they allege have been denied insurance benefits authorized by Article 5.06-3 of the Texas Insurance Code. They sue also for damages under Section 17.50 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and Section 16, Article 21.21 of the Texas Insurance Code.

Basic to plaintiffs’ action is their contention that the defendants have illegally paid, and are continuing to…