Francisco Ezequiel Lopez v. the State of Texas

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• finding punitive damages cannot be awarded based on breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in employment contract distinguishing relationships between employee/employer and insured/insurer
• punitive damages were not available for a breach premised on the implied covenant of good faith
• “Assessment of damages is peculiarly within the province of the jury . . . .” (quotation omitted)
• setting out procedural history of case
• setting out procedural history of case

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