The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 members. Membership is open to all members of the State Bar of Texas.
Our Mission: Promoting collegiality and educating the bench, bar, and public about Texas insurance law.
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The Insurance Law Section is governed by a Council elected from the Section membership at the Section’s annual meeting. Section officers are elected from and by the Council
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Fifth Circuit Departs from Precedent to Follow ‘Menchaca’
The Fifth Circuit recently acknowledged its precedent had mistakenly established “the opposite rule from that [set forth] in Vail” for the recovery of extra-contractual damages.
Trial Practice: The Menchaca Jury Charge for Statutory Bad Faith
In Wall v. State Farm Lloyds, the First Court of Appeals addresses jury charge practice under USAA Tex. Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca, 545 S.W.3d 479 (Tex. 2018).
Recent Decisions
Moore v. USAA/Garrison and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 01/04/2024
Motor Vehicle Accident Dispute Dismissed for Want of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Dheera Limited Co. v. Travelers Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/03/2024
Court Compels Arbitration Between Parties to a Construction Agreement and Stays Remaining Action Against Insurer
Haynes v. Principal Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/03/2024
ERISA Plan Member is "Disabled" Within Meaning of Disability Policy
Zavala v. State Farm Mut. Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/03/2024
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand
Salinas v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 12/28/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Statute of Limitations
Coleman v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/28/2023
Insured Waived Right to Compel Appraisal
Colony Insurance Co. v. First Mercury Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/18/2023
Fifth Circuit Holds "All Sums" Rule Did Not Apply in Cross-Carrier Allocation Dispute
1 Priority Environmental Services LLC v. OneBeacon Insurance Group, LLC
Court: SD Tx 12/18/2023
Court Remands Coverage Dispute
Hurst v. Liberty Mut. Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/18/2023
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Designated Experts
RAMA, LLC v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/14/2023
Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Insurer In Dispute Over Cause of Damage to Hotel Roof