Recent Decisions
Thomas v. Government Personnel Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/05/2020
District Court Denies Life Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Insured's Misrepresentations
Hernandez v. Unum Group
Court: ND Tx 06/04/2020
Ex-Wife's Claim to Life Insurance Proceeds Granted as ERISA Preempts State Law
Landmark American Insurance Co. v. Lonergan Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir 06/04/2020
Fifth Circuit Reverses Malpractice Coverage Case After Finding Insured Sufficiently Reported Claim
Paul v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/03/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Flood Insurance Dispute
Nueces County v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 06/02/2020
District Court Holds that Federal Jurisdiction Applies in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Smith v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 06/01/2020
Homeowner Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Nonrenewal Denied
State Farm Life Insurance Co. v. Bryant
Court: ND Tx 05/30/2020
District Court Strikes Alleged Beneficiary's Response to Motions to Dismiss and Enters Mixed Order on the Merits of the Motions
Wahlenmaier v. Allstate Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/29/2020
Insured's Motion to Remand Granted on Amount in Controversy Grounds
Bitco National Insuarance Co. v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/29/2020
Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Denied Where Trigger of Additional Insured Endorsement was Sufficiently Pleaded
5556 Gasper Management, LLC v. Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 05/29/2020
Court Grants Insurers' Motion to Compel Arbitration but Denies Brokers' Motion
Gilmour v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Court: ED Tx 05/29/2020
Court Dismisses Claims in Dispute Involving Alleged Failure to Pay Insurance Claims for Healthcare Services
St. Pierre v. Dearborn National Life Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/28/2020
Court Grants Life Insurer's Motion to Dismiss All of Beneficiary's Claims Without Leave to Amend
The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Henry Z Roofing, LLC
Court: ND Tx 05/26/2020
Abstention Doctrine Does Not Support Dismissal of Declaratory Judgment Action on Coverage
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Mendez
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 05/26/2020
Court of Appeals Affirms Finding of No Intoxication in Worker's Compensation Dispute but Remands on Issue of Award of Attorneys' Fees
Pan Am Equities, Inc. v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 05/26/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Application of Windstorm Deductible in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
D.U.R. Properties, LLC v. AMRisc, LLC
Court: SD Tx 05/26/2020
Court Determines that In-State Defendant Was Not Improperly Joined to Defeat Diversity Jurisdiction
In re First Specialty Insurance Corp.
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 05/22/2020
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion By Failing to Enforce Forum Selection Clause
Aetna Life Ins. Co. v. Robert A. Behar
Court: SD Tx 05/21/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Motion to Dismiss RICO Claims for Lack of Standing
Mid-Continent Casualty Co. v. McCollum Custom Homes, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 05/20/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Addressing Duties of Defense and Indemnity
Frederking v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/20/2020
Federal District Court Denies Motion for Reconsideration in Regard to Lack of Coverage for Punitive Damages Award
In re Geico County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 05/19/2020
Court Restricts Scope of Permissible Discovery in Lawsuit Where Insurer Provided Auto Insurance Coverage for Both Parties
Living Steward Properties, Ltd. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 05/18/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Compel Arbitration
United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. v. Womack-Rodriguez
Court: WD Tx 05/15/2020
Life Insurer Not Entitled to Dismissal or Summary Judgment Despite Interpleading Funds
CBX Resources, L.L.C. v. ACE American Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 05/12/2020
Fifth Circuit Dismisses Appeal and Refuses "Finality Trap" Exception in Duty to Defend Dispute
Jackson v. Farmers New World Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/12/2020
District Court Dismisses Claims without Prejudice and Grants Insured Leave to Amend in Life Insurance Dispute