Recent Decisions
In re State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 09/03/2020
Insurer Prevails in Dispute over Scope of Discovery
Singer v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 09/03/2020
District Court Issues Mixed Order on Motion to Dismiss Insured's Claims
Ervin Cable Construction, LLC v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/02/2020
Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Sufficient Amount in Controversy
Mauricio Martinez, DMD, P.A. v. Allied Insurance Co. of America
Court: Other 09/02/2020
Middle District of Florida Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss in COVID-19 Dispute
Nueces County v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 08/31/2020
Court Compels Arbitration in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Evanston Insurance Co. v. OPF Enterprises, L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir 08/31/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insured on Dispute over Notice of Claim
Bridges Equipment, Ltd v. Berkley Regional Insurance Co., et. al.
Court: WD Tx 08/31/2020
Motion to Remand Denied for Lack of Plausible Claims against Adjusters
10E, LLC v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut
Court: Other 08/28/2020
California District Court Dismisses Insured's Claim for Business Income Coverage in COVID-19 Dispute
Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: Tx 1-Houston 08/27/2020
Insurer Cannot Rely on Equity to Obtain Reimbursement from Other Insurers for Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
Childress v. Texas Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 3-Austin 08/27/2020
Workers' Compensation Insurer Prevails in Dispute over Employer's Standing
Espinoza v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/26/2020
Court Denies Insured's Motion for Summary Judgment in UIM Dispute
Skogen v. RFJ Auto Group, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 08/26/2020
Court Determines that Claim Documents Created Prior to ERISA Suit Were Not Work Product
Espinoza v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/26/2020
Court Denies Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment as to Liability in UIM Dispute
Unlimited Services, LLC v. Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
Court: SD Tx 08/26/2020
District Court Agrees that Potential Additional Insured's Contract Construction Claim is Ripe for Adjudication
Malaube, LLC v. Greenwich Insurance Co.
Court: Other 08/26/2020
Florida Court Dismisses COVID-19 Dispute for Failure to Allege Direct Physical Loss or Damage
Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co. v. Daum
Court: ND Tx 08/20/2020
Homeowner Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on Motor Vehicle Exclusion
CHG Hospital Houston, LLC v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Court: SD Tx 08/20/2020
Court Compels Arbitration in Health Insurance Dispute
Vandelay Hospitality Group d/b/a Hudson House v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/18/2020
Remand Denied in COVID-19 Business Interruption Dispute
Howley v. Bankers Standard Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/14/2020
Property Insurer Granted Motion to Dismiss on All of Insured's Claims
Diesel Barbershop, LLC v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 08/13/2020
District Court Dismisses Business Interruption Insurance Claims Allegedly Caused by Coronavirus-Related Closures
Gonzalez v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co.
Court: 5th Cir 08/13/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms District Court Judgment of Insurer's Duty to Defend Insured in Fire Damage Case
Optical Services USA v. Franklin Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Other 08/13/2020
New Jersey Superior Court Judge Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss COVID-19 Dispute Premised on Lack of Physical Loss
Studio 417, Inc. v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: Other 08/12/2020
Missouri District Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss in COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Dispute
444 Utopia Lane, LLC v. Peleus Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/11/2020
Insurer's Proper Chapter 542A Election of Agent's Liability Results in Complete Diversity
Lester v. Unitrin Safeguard Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/10/2020
District Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Insured's Insurance Code, DTPA, and Bad Faith Claims