Recent Decisions
Krishna v. Life Insurance Co. of North America
Court: 5th Cir 07/21/2023
Surviving Spouse Not Entitled To Accidental Death Benefits
Sentry Insurance A Mutual Company v. Morgan & Son Racing Engines
Court: ND Tx 07/21/2023
Insurer's Action to Appoint Umpire Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction
Agee v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/18/2023
Extra-Contractual Claims in Underinsured Motorist Coverage Case Dismissed in Part
In Re Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 07/18/2023
Insurer Prevails In Dispute Over Scope of Proper Discovery in UIM/Bad Faith Case
Ohio Security Insurance Co. v. Ingenero, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 07/13/2023
Professional Services Exclusion Precludes Duty to Defend But Duty to Indemnify Not Ripe
Martin v. Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 07/12/2023
Action for Short-Term Disability Benefits After the Contractual Limitations Period Dismissed
Rodriguez v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: 5th Cir 07/12/2023
Fifth Circuit Certifies Attorneys' Fees Issue to the Texas Supreme Court
Peerless Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Utica Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/12/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding Whether Separate Insurer's Obligations Are Primary
Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Blue Bell Creameries USA
Court: 5th Cir 07/11/2023
CGL Carriers Have No Duty to Defend Directors and Officers In Connection with Shareholder Derivative Action Arising Out of Listeria Contamination
In re Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 07/10/2023
Amarillo Court of Appeals Rules That Pre-Suit Notice Letter Failed to Comply With Chapter 542A
Kester v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 07/06/2023
Insured Not Entitled to Attorney's Fees in Lawsuit Arising Out of Storm Damage to His Home
Sliepcevic v. American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Inc.
Court: WD Tx 07/05/2023
Remand Denied Where a Presuit Demand Shows Amount in Controversy Requirement Met
Krish Hospitality LLC v. Amguard Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/30/2023
Magistrate Recommends Denying Remand Following Election of Responsibility Under Section 542A.006
Young v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/30/2023
Court Holds Insurer's Election Under Section 542A.006 Creates Complete Diversity and Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Extra-Contractual Claims
Williams v. Minnesota Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/29/2023
Court Dismisses Extra-Contractual Claims in Life Insurance Dispute
McGinnis v. Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/29/2023
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Bock v. State Farm County Mutual Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/28/2023
Court Affirms Reinstated Summary Judgment for Insurer Following Trial Court's Grant of Bill of Review
Graves v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/28/2023
Estate Not Entitled to Plan Benefits Under Life Insurance Policy
Houston v. United Financial Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/27/2023
Court Abates Contractual and Extra-Contractual Claims Against UIM Insurer
PMJ Bleu Terre Management, LLC v. Amtrust Insurance Co. of Kansas, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 06/27/2023
Magistrate Recommends Denying Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Where Insurer Claimed Storm Damage Predated the Prior Policy Period
SC Shine PLLC v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/26/2023
ERISA Does Not Preempt Dental Provider's Assigned Claims for Benefits
FCCI Insurance Co. v. Reytech Services, LLC
Court: ND Tx 06/23/2023
Insurer Denied Summary Judgment Under Indemnity Agreement Following Performance and Payment Claims Against Surety Bonds
New York Inn. d/b/a Viva Inn Motel v. Associated Industries Insurance Co., Inc.
Court: ND Tx 06/23/2023
Bankruptcy Court Recommends Granting Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding Concurrent Causation
Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. v. Love
Court: 5th Cir 06/22/2023
Fifth Circuit Holds Potential Stowers Exposure, Not Policy Limit, Controls Amount in Controversy
McCrackin v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/22/2023
District Court Abates First-Party Proceeding in Favor of Appraisal