MELANCON v. STATE FARM MUT. AUTO. INS. CO.

No. 14-10-00007-CV.

343 S.W.3d 567 (2011)

Chezaray MELANCON, Appellant, v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (14th Dist.).

June 21, 2011.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jack F. Burleigh , Houston, TX, James P. Ryan , Opelousas, TX, for appellant.

Brian M. Chandler , Jack McKinley , Houston, TX, for appellee.

Panel consists of Chief Justice HEDGES and Justices FROST and CHRISTOPHER.


OPINION

KEM THOMPSON FROST, Justice.

An insured sued his insurer for breach of an automobile insurance policy under the uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage. At trial, the jury found the amount of the insured's personal-injury damages, which was an amount less than the total amount paid in settlements to the insured by persons or organizations who had potential liability for the insured's damages. Under the unambiguous language of the policy, the insurer...

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