Recent Decisions
Kenyon International Emergency Services, Inc. v. Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/29/2018
Aviation Insurer May Owe Third-Party for Emergency Services
Crawford v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 11/28/2018
Fifth Circuit Affirms Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Life Insurance Dispute
Yan Qing Jiang v. The Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 11/28/2018
District Court Denies Motion for Remand, Grants Dismissal and Dismisses Claims against Adjuster with Prejudice
Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Clear Vision Windshield Repair, LLC
Court: Tx 14-Houston 11/27/2018
Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court Ruling on Waiver of Anti-Assignment Clause by Insurer
Aggreko, LLC v. Chartis Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 11/21/2018
Appellate Court Dismisses Appeal for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Review of Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment in a Multi-Party, Consolidated Insurance Dispute
Evanston Insurance Co. v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co.
Court: 5th Cir 11/19/2018
Appellate Court Reverses District Court Decision and Renders Judgment in Favor of Insurer in Dispute on Number of Accidents
Kezar v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 11/16/2018
Court Denies Insureds' Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment in Homeowner's Insurance Dispute
ReliaStar Life Insurance Co. v. Wiemer
Court: ED Tx 11/16/2018
District Court Adopts Parties' Agreement on Disbursement of Life Insurance Proceeds, Creates Trust for Minor Children's Share of Same
Blevins v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 11/15/2018
Court of Appeals Affirms Jury's "Zero Damages" Award in UM/UIM Dispute, Finds no Abuse of Discretion in Quashing of Insurer Representative's Deposition
Sentry Select Insurance Co. v. Munoz
Court: 5th Cir 11/14/2018
Fifth Circuit Dismisses Appeal as Moot following Take Nothing Judgment in State Court
Seim v Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 11/08/2018
Following Remand from the Supreme Court of Texas, Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Homeowner's Dispute
Old American Insurance Co. v. Lincoln Factoring LLC
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 11/08/2018
Court Reverses and Renders Judgment for Life Insurer
Barcelona Lofts, LLC v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of America
Court: WD Tx 11/05/2018
Court Grants Late-Filed Motion to Remand in light of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Murray v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/30/2018
Court Sua Sponte Remands Case Based on Improper Joinder
CVR Energy, Inc. v. American Zurich Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/26/2018
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Recommendation to Dismiss Claims Against Insurer in Coverage Action
Zenith Insurance Co. v. Texas Institute for Surgery, LLP
Court: ND Tx 10/25/2018
District Court Overrules Objections to Absence of Real Party in Interest in Subrogation Dispute and Denies Motion for Leave to Join Party
Arrington v. Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/25/2018
District Court Allows Motion to Permit Joinder, Remands Life Insurance Dispute to State Court
Northfield Insurance Co. v. Herrera
Court: 5th Cir 10/24/2018
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands Bodily Injury Coverage Dispute for Entry of Judgment in Favor of Insurer
Houston Home Dialysis v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Court: SD Tx 10/22/2018
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss in Dispute Between Medical Provider and Healthcare Insurer
Pham v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 10/22/2018
Insured Ordered to Pay Insurer’s Litigation Costs after Insured Recovers Significantly Less than Insurer’s Settlement Offer
Lloyd’s Syndicate 457 v. American Global Maritime, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 10/16/2018
Court Denies Summary Judgment as to Negligence Claims Asserted by Insurer against Marine Warranty Surveyor
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. v. Beltran
Court: SD Tx 10/16/2018
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Dismiss Based on Sufficient Amount in Controversy
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/11/2018
Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on Contractual and Extra-Contractual Claims
Debesingh v. GeoVera Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/04/2018
Court Grants Insurer's Plea in Abatement in Favor of Appraisal
Nobilis Health Corp. v. Great American Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/04/2018
Court Grants Summary Judgment in Dispute Over Healthcare D&O Claims