Recent Decisions
In re USAA General Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx Sup 05/07/2021
Divided Court Holds Insured Not Bound in UIM Suit to Verdict Rendered in the Underlying Suit Against Tortfeasor
In re Allstate Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx Sup 05/07/2021
Court Abused Its Discretion in Striking Counteraffidavit On Medical Expenses in UIM Lawsuit
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/05/2021
District Court Denies Judgment on the Pleadings in Covid-19 Dispute
Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. v. FCCI Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 05/05/2021
Fifth Circuit Affirms Ruling for Insurers in Duty to Defend Dispute Arising out of Auto Accident, Subsequent Settlement
Tabib v. Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 04/30/2021
Chapter 542A Election on Day of Removal Timely
Calkin v. United States Life Insurance Co. in the City of New York
Court: SD Tx 04/29/2021
Courts Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of ERISA Insurer
Perez v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/28/2021
Homeowners Granted Summary Judgment on Storm Loss Claims; Insurer Failed to File Response
Gonzalez v. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Court: ND Tx 04/26/2021
Insured's State Law Claims under Employee Benefit Plan Preempted and Therefore Dismissed
Homeland Insurance Co. of New York v. Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 04/26/2021
Insurer's Claims Against Foreign Insureds Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction
Hinson v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ED Tx 04/26/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
In re Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 04/23/2021
Divided Court Holds Insured Can Sue Insurer for Reimbursement of Sums the Insured Paid to Settle Lawsuit
Shaw v. American Bankers Insurance Co. of Florida
Court: SD Tx 04/21/2021
Citing Lack of Evidence, Court Dismisses Flood Insurance Claims
Griffin v. American Zurich Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 04/21/2021
Pro Se Plaintiff Prevails in Workers' Compensation Lawsuit
Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. v. HCS 410 Holdings, LLC
Court: WD Tx 04/20/2021
Property Insurer Not Entitled to Summary Judgment that Appraisal Award was Based on Fraud or Mistake
Aggie Investments, LLC v. Continental Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/20/2021
Court Dismisses Insured's Claims for COVID-19 Coverage Because of Lack of Direct Physical Loss
Powell v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 04/15/2021
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Water Damage Claim
Malik v. GEICO Advantage Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 04/15/2021
Court Affirms Dismissal of Claims by Insured Against Auto Insurer and Its Top Executives for Increasing His Premium
In re Farmers Texas Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 04/15/2021
Court Abused Its Discretion in Refusing to Abate Bad Faith Claims in UIM Lawsuit
In re State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 04/15/2021
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion by Denying Motion for Separate Trials and Abatement in UIM Lawsuit
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co. v. Jefferson
Court: ND Tx 04/14/2021
District Court Dismisses Occupational Accident Coverage Dispute for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
Lebron v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Court: 5th Cir 04/13/2021
Fifth Circuit Affirms Denial of Benefits under Accidental Death Policy Based on Treatment Exclusion
In re Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 04/12/2021
Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer in Bad Faith Lawsuit
Ilios Production Design, LLC v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/12/2021
Magistrates Finds COVID-19 Related Claims Do Not Constitute Physical Loss Under Property Policy
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