Recent Decisions
Hurst v. National Security Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: Tx Sup 12/20/2019
Supreme Court of Texas Denies Petition for Review in Dispute Involving an Insurer's Conditional Tender of Payment of an Appraisal Award
Jimenez v. GeoVera Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/19/2019
Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Post-Suit Stipulation of Damages
Martinez v. Liberty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/18/2019
Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Insufficient Stipulation of Amount in Controversy
AIX Specialty Insurance Co. v. Shiwach
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 12/18/2019
Medical Malpractice Insurer Erred By Refusing to Defend Lawsuit Arising Out of an Alleged Gang Rape
In re Great Lakes Insurance SE
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 12/16/2019
Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer In Discovery Dispute
Kea v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/10/2019
District Court Grants Severance of Extra-Contractual Claims but Denies Abatement Pending Resolution of Breach of Contract Claim
Barnes Burk Self Storage, LLC v. United Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/10/2019
District Court Employs Exception to Voluntary-Involuntary Rule, Denying Motion to Remand
Blue v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/09/2019
District Court Stays Case Following Dismissal of Misrepresentation Claims and Orders Parties to Submit Damages to Appraisal Process
Hanover Insurance Co. v. Oryx Oilfield Holdings LLC
Court: ND Tx 12/09/2019
Surety Granted Summary Judgment on Breach of Contract Claim for Amounts Paid Under Bonds
Facility Insurance Co. v. Vista Hospital of Dallas
Court: Tx 3-Austin 12/05/2019
A hospital has prevailed in its long running dispute with numerous workers' comp insurers and self-insureds regarding what is a fair and reasonable reimbursement rate for the medical care provided to injured workers.
Brandy Ventures, LLC v. Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 12/03/2019
Magistrate Judge Denies Cross Motions to Strike Expert Testimony in Commercial Property Dispute
Piney Woods ER III, LLC v. Centene Corporation
Court: ED Tx 12/02/2019
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss in Dispute Over Medical Payments
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London v. Prime Natural Resources, Inc.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/27/2019
Appellate Court Reverses Treble Damages and Portion of Prompt Payment Award in Oil Well Insurance Dispute
Rodriguez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 11/27/2019
Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Stipulation of Damages Filed After Removal
Rubio v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 11/26/2019
District Court Denies Motion to Remand, Notes Insured's Failure to File Binding Stipulation Prior to Removal
Koch v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/26/2019
District Court Dismisses Claim for Accidental Death Benefits
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. DeJaynes
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 11/25/2019
Court of Appeals Allows Insured's Attorney's Claim for Fees but Remands based on Issue of Increased Hourly Rate for Contingency
Miranda v. Texas Lloyds Allstate
Court: SD Tx 11/21/2019
Court Compels Appraisal Despite Questions Regarding Timeliness of Invocation
Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. v. Alfred
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 11/21/2019
Appellate Court Affirms Judgment for Insured Finding Insurer Waived its Right to Offset
AXO Staff Leasing, LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 11/21/2019
District Court Grants Leave to Plaintiff to File Amended Complaint, Renders Pending Motion for Summary Judgment Moot
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Kinsale Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 11/20/2019
District Court Grants Texas Mutual's Motion to Dismiss Following CGL Insurer's Acceptance of Defense Obligation
Kotzur v. Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 11/19/2019
District Court Finds Claims against Adjusters Sufficient to Avoid Removal
Bexar Diversified MF-1, LLC v. General Star Indemnity Co.
Court: WD Tx 11/18/2019
Insured's Motion to Remand Denied where Insurer Properly Elected to Assume Agent's Liability
Salcetti v. AIG Property Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 11/15/2019
Court Denies Motion for Summary Judgment Addressing Confiscation and Surface Water Exclusions
Flores v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 11/14/2019
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute