Recent Decisions
Farmers Group, Inc. v. Geter
Court: Tx Sup 04/09/2021
Supreme Court Rules for Insurer in Class Action on Interpretation of a Homeowners' Policy
Long v. Dearborn National Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/08/2021
District Court Dismisses Long-Term Disability Claim
Lewis v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ND Tx 04/05/2021
Payment by Insurer to Insured and Mortgagee Constitutes Claim Under Chapter 542A
Overstreet v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/02/2021
Summary Judgment Granted Against Insured for Failure to Segregate Covered Damages
Tijerina v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/01/2021
Court Bifurcates Contractual and Extra-Contractual Claims in UIM Dispute
Dillon Gage, Inc. of Dallas v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds
Court: 5th Cir 04/01/2021
Fifth Circuit Certifies Theft Policy Questions to the Supreme Court of Texas
Buchholz v. Crestbrook Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 03/31/2021
Motion to Dismiss Insurance Code Misrepresentation Code Claim Denied
Sobolewski v. The Prudential Life Insurance Co. of America
Court: SD Tx 03/31/2021
Court Grants Motion to Dismiss in ERISA Dispute
Emma E. v. Exxon Mobil Medical Plan
Court: SD Tx 03/31/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Ruling Dismissing ERISA Claims
Gilmour v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Court: ED Tx 03/31/2021
District Court Reverses Magistrate Ruling in ERISA Dispute
ZT Employment Services, LLC v. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 03/30/2021
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss in Health Insurance Dispute
SV Reliable Transport, LLC. v. Kinsale Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 03/27/2021
Declaratory Judgment Action Dismissed Because Named Insured Lacked Standing
Salcetti v. AIG Property Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/26/2021
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Flood Dispute
Henry v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/24/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Busted Pipe Dispute
Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Horton Family Trust, LLC
Court: ND Tx 03/24/2021
Appraisal Award and Appointed Umpire Stricken for Insured's Failure to Comply with Policy
Ahmad v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/24/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Ruling in Appraisal Dispute But Remands Prompt Payment Claim
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Discovering Me Academy, LLC
Court: SD Tx 03/23/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment as to Duty to Defend and Duty to Indemnify
Rodriguez v. Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/22/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment Following Timely Payment of Appraisal Award
Hinojos v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 03/19/2021
Divided Supreme Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Insurer on Its Liability Under the Prompt Payment Act
In re State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 03/19/2021
Supreme Court Finds Trial Court Abused Its Discretion When It Refused to Bifurcate UIM Trial
Amerisure Insurance Co. v. Thermacor Process, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 03/19/2021
Cross Motions to Dismiss on Duties to Defend and Indemnify Denied
Embark Holdco Management LLC v. Cantillo & Bennett LLP
Court: Tx 3-Austin 03/17/2021
Court Rules Against Special Deputy Receiver Regarding Extent of Its Jurisdiction in Insurer Liquidation Case
Nelson v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ND Tx 03/16/2021
District Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Amount-in-Controversy Requirement
Maldonado v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America
Court: ED Tx 03/16/2021
District Court Grants Insureds' Motion for Summary Judgment in Underinsured Motorists Dispute
Selery Fulfillment, Inc. v. Colony Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/15/2021
Court Dismisses Insured's Claims Seeking Coverage for Covid-19 Closures