Recent Decisions
Holt v. Texas Department of Insurance-Division of Workers’ Compensation
Court: Tx 3-Austin 12/20/2018
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Claims against City of Austin, State of Texas and State Agencies in Worker's Compensation Dispute
In re Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 12/19/2018
Appellate Court Conditionally Grants Mandamus Petition in Regard to Motion to Abate Extra-Contractual Claims in UM/UIM Dispute
CVR Energy, Inc. v. American Zurich Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/18/2018
District Court Affirms Magistrate Recommendation Finding That Insurer Owes Duty of Defense
La Mirage Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Colony Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/17/2018
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand in Hurricane Harvey Case
Allied World Insurance Co. v. American Western Steel, LLC
Court: SD Tx 12/17/2018
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Addressing Insured's Breach of Indemnity Agreement in Connection with Surety Bonds
Morales v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/17/2018
Magistrate Judge Recommends that Lawsuit be Remanded to State Court Citing Lack of Diversity Jurisdiction
Bretado v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 12/12/2018
Appellate Court Affirms that Insured had Standing to Sue Insurer on UM/UIM Claim, which was Ripe Despite Lack of Judgment against Underinsured Driver
Bryant v. Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 12/12/2018
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer on Extra-Contractual Claims in UM/UIM Dispute, Upholds Rulings on Discovery
Granger v. Travelers Home & Marine Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 12/12/2018
Shortened Statute of Limitations Period in Renter's Insurance Policy Upheld by Court of Appeals
Ayati-Ghaffari v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 12/11/2018
Court of Appeals Affirms Death Penalty Sanctions against Insured after Pattern of Discovery Abuse
AXA Insurance Co. v. Yoau Electric Co., Ltd.
Court: SD Tx 12/11/2018
Court Dismisses Subrogated Insurer's Claims Based on Statute of Limitations
Mauldin v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/10/2018
Fifth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Remand because of Improper Joinder of a Non-Diverse Party
Perry v. United Services Automobile Association
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 12/07/2018
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer on Extra-Contractual Claims Based on Timely Payment of Appraisal Award
Facility Insurance Corp. v. Patients Medical Center
Court: Tx 3-Austin 12/05/2018
Appellate Court Reverses and Remands Medical Fee Dispute Case because of Burden of Proof Error
Yates v. Liberty Mutual General Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/03/2018
District Court Dismisses Class Action Claims Filed by Insureds for Failure to Allege Facts Sufficient to Satisfy Elements of Class Certification
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