General American Life Insurance Co. v. Rodriguez

MILLER, Justice.

Appeal arises from a judgment of the trial court awarding appellee benefits from an accidental death provision in a life insurance policy, attorney’s fees and a statutory penalty of 12%. We find no error in the judgment below, save the source of an award for attorney’s fees, and we affirm as modified herein.

On or about July 5,1978, Juan Rodriguez, the insured, died as a result of injuries received from a gunshot wound. At the time of his death, Juan Rodriguez was the recipient of a group life insurance policy with appellant as a result of his employment by Southwestern Bell…