Recent Decisions
Barcelona Lofts, LLC v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of America
Court: WD Tx 11/05/2018
Court Grants Late-Filed Motion to Remand in light of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Murray v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/30/2018
Court Sua Sponte Remands Case Based on Improper Joinder
CVR Energy, Inc. v. American Zurich Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/26/2018
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Recommendation to Dismiss Claims Against Insurer in Coverage Action
Zenith Insurance Co. v. Texas Institute for Surgery, LLP
Court: ND Tx 10/25/2018
District Court Overrules Objections to Absence of Real Party in Interest in Subrogation Dispute and Denies Motion for Leave to Join Party
Arrington v. Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/25/2018
District Court Allows Motion to Permit Joinder, Remands Life Insurance Dispute to State Court
Northfield Insurance Co. v. Herrera
Court: 5th Cir 10/24/2018
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands Bodily Injury Coverage Dispute for Entry of Judgment in Favor of Insurer
Houston Home Dialysis v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Court: SD Tx 10/22/2018
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss in Dispute Between Medical Provider and Healthcare Insurer
Pham v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 10/22/2018
Insured Ordered to Pay Insurer’s Litigation Costs after Insured Recovers Significantly Less than Insurer’s Settlement Offer
Lloyd’s Syndicate 457 v. American Global Maritime, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 10/16/2018
Court Denies Summary Judgment as to Negligence Claims Asserted by Insurer against Marine Warranty Surveyor
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. v. Beltran
Court: SD Tx 10/16/2018
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Dismiss Based on Sufficient Amount in Controversy
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/11/2018
Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on Contractual and Extra-Contractual Claims
Debesingh v. GeoVera Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/04/2018
Court Grants Insurer's Plea in Abatement in Favor of Appraisal
Nobilis Health Corp. v. Great American Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/04/2018
Court Grants Summary Judgment in Dispute Over Healthcare D&O Claims
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Dickinson Independent School District
Court: Tx 14-Houston 10/04/2018
A Divided Court Holds Insurer can Dispute its Liability Following Appraisal
Scott v. Capital Security Ltd.
Court: SD Tx 10/02/2018
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Order Remanding Case Due to Untimely Removal
Chaudhary v. Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Court: SD Tx 09/28/2018
Court Denies Remand in Coverage Dispute Over Flood Insurance
Conifer Health Solutions, LLC v. QBE Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 09/28/2018
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding Duty to Defend
Westport Ins. Co. v. Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 09/28/2018
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Summary Judgment Finding in Favor of Excess Insurer
In re Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 09/26/2018
Court of Appeals Conditionally Grants Insurer's Mandamus on Motion to Compel Appraisal
Sideman v. Farmers Group, Inc.
Court: 5th Cir 09/12/2018
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Homeowners' Chapter 541 Claims based on Limitations
Alexander v. Woodlands Land Development Company, LP
Court: SD Tx 09/06/2018
Court Remands Case Involving Dispute over National Flood Insurance Act
Kindred Hospitals LP v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/05/2018
District Court Issues Split Decision on Coverage under Builder's Risk Insurance following Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment
Hall Arts Center Office, LLC v. Hanover Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/04/2018
District Court Issues Split Decision on Coverage under Builder's Risk Insurance following Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment
Sanchez v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ED Tx 08/31/2018
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice
Dennis v. GEICO
Court: Tx 3-Austin 08/30/2018
Appellate Court Reverses Trial Court's Final Default Judgment in Automobile Liability Dispute