Recent Decisions
National Liability & Fire Insurance Co. v. Young
Court: ND Tx 05/12/2020
Northern District Denies Insurer's Attempt to Avoid Defense Obligation through Extrinsic Evidence Exceptions
Wickler v. American Strategic Insurance Corp.
Court: ED Tx 05/11/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Flood Insurance Dispute
Project Vida v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/07/2020
Insurer's Ambiguous 542A.006(a) Election Supports Remand
USI Southwest, Inc. v. Edgewood Partners Insurance Center
Court: SD Tx 05/06/2020
Court Enjoins Former Brokerage Executive in Employment Dispute
Ochoa v. Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/05/2020
Insurer's Motion to Dismiss UIM Action Denied But Extracontractual Claims Abated
Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Co. v. US Polyco, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 05/04/2020
Court Dismisses Coverage Action Against Claimants as Moot After Insureds Dismissed
Covington Specialty Insurance Co. v. USAI LP
Court: ND Tx 05/04/2020
Auto Exclusion Did Not Support Summary Judgment in Favor of Insurer on Duty to Defend
Loya Insurance Co. v. Avalos
Court: Tx Sup 05/01/2020
Supreme Court Recognizes Fraud Exception to the "Eight Corners" Rule
Sentinel Insurance Co. v. Ortiz
Court: 5th Cir 04/30/2020
Fifth Circuit Rules against Workers' Compensation Insurer over Issue of Standing
Sanchez, Jr. v. Great American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/29/2020
Commercial Auto Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on UIM Exclusion
Mt. Javed Adventures, Ltd. v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/27/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Grant of Partial Summary Judgment in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Guzman v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 04/27/2020
Court Excludes Insured's Expert and Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. All Citizens Transportation, LLC
Court: ED Tx 04/24/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Proper Policy Cancellation
Helayas Logistics, LLC v. Stineman
Court: ED Tx 04/22/2020
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand in Cargo Loss Insurance Dispute
Hamorsky v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/21/2020
District Court Compels Appraisal and Abates Case in Homeowner's Insurance Dispute
Alvarez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 04/17/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute for Consideration of Preserved TPPCA Claim
Lazos v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 04/17/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute for Consideration of Preserved TPPCA Claim
Biasatti v. GuideOne National Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 04/17/2020
Supreme Court Remands Case to Trial Court to Determine Effect of Unilateral Appraisal Clause on Bad Faith Claims
In re Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 04/16/2020
Mandamus Issued on New Trial Order in UIM/UM Lawsuit
Papa Yolk’s Grill, Inc. v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/15/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hurricane Harvey Case
Hazari, LLC v. Everest Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/14/2020
Court Grants Remand in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Co. v. Gonzales Plumbing Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/13/2020
Magistrate Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend
Founders Insurance Co. v. Billy’s Bar & Grill LLC
Court: ND Tx 04/13/2020
District Court Grants Default Judgment for Insurer in Liquor Liability Case
Pulley v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America
Court: 5th Cir 04/10/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Homeowner's Insurance Dispute
WF/TX Investments, LLC v. Seneca Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/09/2020
District Court Grants Remand in Commercial Property Insurance Dispute