Recent Decisions
Morgan v. Prudential Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/22/2021
Courts Grants Summary Judgment for Beneficiaries in Life Insurance Dispute
Beazley Underwriting, Ltd. v. Daniels Hospitality Group, LLC
Court: WD Tx 06/22/2021
District Court Grants Judgment on the Pleadings for Insurer in COVID-19 Dispute
CapLOC, LLC v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe Ltd.
Court: ND Tx 06/22/2021
District Court Issues Mixed Order on Motion to Dismiss Insured Financial Institution Claims
MB2 Dental Solutions, LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/21/2021
District Court Grants Remand Following Leave to File Amended Complaint
Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, London v. Block Multifamily Group, Ltd.
Court: ND Tx 06/21/2021
District Court Remands Lloyds Lawsuit for Insufficient Amount in Controversy
In re USAA General Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx Sup 06/18/2021
Supreme Court Allows Deposition of Corporate Representative to Proceed in UIM Lawsuit
Green v. Allstate Texas Lloyds, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 06/18/2021
District Court Remands Homeowner's Claim to State Court Despite Suit Against Improper Party
Exhibit Network International, Ltd. v. Union Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/16/2021
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Part in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co. v. Reininger
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/16/2021
Court Affirms Statutory Bad Faith Judgment Arising Out of Denial of Hail Claim
Issa v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/16/2021
District Court Denies Motion to Remand in UIM Dispute
Paradise Villas HOA v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/16/2021
District Court Remands Hailstorm Case to State Court
Paredes v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/16/2021
Remand Denied Where Adjuster Improperly Joined
In re Sentry Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 06/15/2021
Court Did Not Abuse Discretion By Abating Lawsuit Filed by Workers' Compensation Insurer
Assure Re Intermediaries, Inc. v. Western Surplus Lines Agency, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 06/11/2021
MGA's Motion to Dismiss Broker's Claims Granted in Part and Denied in Part
Duncan v. GeoVera Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/10/2021
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal
Cantu v. United Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/10/2021
Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insurer in Windstorm Dispute
Valstay, LLC v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 06/10/2021
Court Reverses Judgment for TWIA and Remands for a New Trial Due to Improper Jury Questions
Tejas Specialty Group, Inc. v. United Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 06/03/2021
Insurer Breached Its Duty to Defend its Insured in Construction Defect Lawsuit
Moya v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/03/2021
Court Grants Insurer's Request for Abatement of Extra-Contractual Claims in UIM Dispute
Worob v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Court: WD Tx 06/01/2021
Magistrate Recommends No Coverage for Outdoor Behavioral Health Facility Treatment
Ahmad v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/01/2021
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on the Prompt Payment of Claims Act
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Ochoa
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 05/27/2021
Workers' Compensation Insurer Prevails in Evidentiary Dispute
Free v. Allstate Indemnity Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/27/2021
District Court Dissolves State Court Summary Judgment Pending Later-Filed Class Certification Request
Kessler v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/25/2021
Northern District Purports to Follow "Majority Rule" In Holding 542A Election Untimely
Morgan v. Chubb Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: ND Tx 05/25/2021
Northern District Purports to Follow "Majority Rule" in Holding 542A Election Untimely