Recent Decisions
Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Kaur
Court: SD Tx 07/03/2018
Court Finds that Subrogated Insurer was Diverse for Purposes of Determining Jurisdiction
Davis v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/29/2018
Court Abates Insured's Case Against Carrier Due to Failure to Comply With Chapter 542A of the Texas Insurance Code
Montoya v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/29/2018
Court of Appeals Grants Motion to Clarify Prior Ruling on Stowers Claim but Denies Motion to Reconsider Ruling that no Stowers Claim Existed
CBX Resources, LLC v. ACE American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/28/2018
No Coverage for Judgment that Did Not Result from Fully Adversarial Trial
Medallion Transport and Logistics LLC v. AIG Claims, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 06/27/2018
Court Dismisses Breach of Contract Claims but Retains Insurance Code Claims in Stowers Dispute
Federal Insurance Co. v. Northfield Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/26/2018
District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Insurer's No-Duty-to-Defend Claims, but Stays Indemnity Claims Pending Judgment in Underlying Liability Lawsuit
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Co. v. Texas Health Management, LLC
Court: ED Tx 06/25/2018
Court Grants Motion to Remand in Arbitration Dispute
Century Surety Co. v. Seidel
Court: 5th Cir 06/25/2018
Fifth Circuit Finds No Duty to Defend or Indemnify Restaurant in Sexual-Assault-of-a-Minor Case
Spec’s Family Partners, Ltd. v. The Hanover Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 06/25/2018
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands District Court's Dismissal of Insured's Claims following Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Hernandez v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/22/2018
Court Approves Direct Action by Judgment Creditor against Insurer for Excess Judgment
Sentry Select Insurance Co. v. Ruiz
Court: WD Tx 06/20/2018
Commercial Garage Liability Policy's Host Liquor Liability Endorsement Extended Liquor Coverage for Informal "Functions"
Rome v. HCC Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/20/2018
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss State Law Claims in ERISA Action Involving NHL's Employee Welfare Benefit Plan
Massey v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/18/2018
District Court Adopts Magistrate's Report and Recommendation in Hurricane Harvey Dispute under 542A
SEC v. Faulkner
Court: ED Tx 06/15/2018
Northern District Allows Advancement of Defense Costs Under D&O Policy Despite Asset Freeze
Hall CA-NV v. Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/15/2018
District Court Holds that Texas Insurance Code Section 542 Does Not Apply to Title Insurance Policies
In re Ace American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 06/15/2018
A Dallas trial court abused its discretion when it refused to dismiss a workers' compensation case under the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Ulico Casualty Co. v. Pelco Construction Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 06/14/2018
Standing Issue Stymies Appeal Regarding Recovery of Attorneys' Fees
Jackson v. Gainsco, Inc.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 06/14/2018
DTPA Claim Barred By Limitations in Automobile Liability Dispute
Cruson v. Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/12/2018
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Stay In Light of Pending Interlocutory Appeal
Perrett v. Allstate Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/11/2018
Court Grants Motion to Abate for Plaintiff's Failure to Comply with New Insurance Code Notice Letter Requirements
Frederking v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/10/2018
District Court Denies Motion for Reconsideration in Confirming that Drunk Driving Crash was no Accident
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Dickinson Independent School District
Court: Tx 14-Houston 06/10/2018
Appellate Court Reverses and Remands Property Insurance Case on Lack of Evidence of Causation of Covered Damages Despite Appraisal Award
Evanston Insurance Co. v. Linear Shipping, Inc.
Court: SD Tx1st Cir 06/10/2018
District Court Grants Motion for Default Judgment against Insured in Duty to Defend and Indmenify Dispute
Colony Insurance Co. v. Adsil, Inc.
Court: SD Tx1st Cir 06/10/2018
District Court Analyzes Parties' Contractual Choice of Law Provision, Applies Florida Law, Denies Summary Judgment to Insurer Pursuing Defense Costs from Tortfeasor
Flores v. State Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 06/07/2018
Judgment Creditor Cannot Collect Under Policy