Recent Decisions
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v. Sterling Custom Homes
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 08/24/2017
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands Dispute, Finds Cross-Suits Exclusion Inapplicable to Claim by GC against its Subcontractor
Johnson v. State Farm Mututal Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 08/18/2017
Supreme Court Denies Petition for Review
Longhorn Gasket and Supply Co. v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 08/18/2017
Fifth Circuit Holds that Asbestos is a Pollutant, Remands Case for Determination of Applicability of "Sudden and Accidental" Exception
Hendricks v. Novae Corporate Underwriting, Ltd.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 08/18/2017
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Applying Texas Law, Finds Assignment Invalid under Gandy
Weiner v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Court: Tx Sup 08/18/2017
District Court Evaluates ERISA Preemption of Civil Theft Claim, Determines that Subject Matter Jurisdiction Exists
Abdon v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/17/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss and Denies Insured's Motion to Amend Complaint
Hengemuhle v. Acceptance Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/17/2017
Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Improper Joinder
Hazen v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/16/2017
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Sever and Abate Extra-Contractual Claims
Admiral Insurance Co. v. Gulshan Enterprises, Inc.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/16/2017
Court Denies Third-Party Plaintiff's Motion to Intervene
ADI Worldlink, LLC v. RSUI Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/16/2017
Magistrate Judge Recommends Insurer's Summary Judgment Motion be Granted in light of Late Notice of Claims
GuideOne National Insurance Co. v. Bhav Harri LLC
Court: Tx Sup 08/15/2017
Federal District Court Grants Insured's Dismissal Request in Light of Later-Filed State Court Proceeding
Fortman v. Allstate Casualty and Fire Ins. Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/09/2017
Court Grants Summary Judgment to Insurer On Insured's Hail Claim
North American Capacity Insurance Co. v. Colony Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/07/2017
Court Grants Summary Judgment to Umbrella Insurer in Priority of Coverage Action
Miller v. Allstate Texas Lloyd’s
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/04/2017
Court Denies Remand because of Improper Joinder of Insurance Agent
Eddie Yaklin Ford Lincoln Mercury Nissan, Inc. v. American Road Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/04/2017
Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Insurers on Extra-Contractual Claims
Miller v. Allstate Texas Lloyd’s
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/04/2017
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand
Thompson v. Geico Insurance Agency, Inc. d/b/a Geico Secure Insurance Co.
Court: Other 08/03/2017
Notice Provision in Auto Policy Applies to a Replacement Leased Vehicle
Lauger Companies, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Cas. Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/02/2017
Southern District Applies US Metals, Finds Coverage for Damage to Parts of Foundation Resulting from Defective Concrete
Allen v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: 4th Cir 08/01/2017
Court Reverses Directed Verdict for Insurer on Foundation Claim
Pounds v. Liberty Lloyds of Texas Insurance Co.
Court: Other 08/01/2017
Insurer Did Not Waive Appraisal Provision by Denying Claim
The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Chajon
Court: Tx Sup 07/31/2017
Northern District Grants Insurers Motion for Summary Judgment under Broadened Employer's Liability Exclusion
Experience Infusion Centers, LLC v. Randall H. Lusby
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/31/2017
Court Remands Case because of Lack of Consent to Removal
Laney Chiropractic and Sports Therapy, P.A. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 07/28/2017
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer on Coverage B Duty to Defend Claim
Uretek (USA), Inc. v. Continental Casualty Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 07/28/2017
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands Coverage B Duty to Defend Dispute
Heron v. ExxonMobil Disability Plan
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/28/2017
Court Grants Summary Judgment For ERISA Insurer