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
News
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Clarity from ‘Menchaca’ on Extracontractual Damages for Insureds Entitled to Policy Benefits
Have we mentioned that 'USAA Texas Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca' has changed things? 'Lyda Swinerton' is another example.
Texas Supreme Court to Review Judge McBryde’s Exception to the Eight-Corners Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently certified to the Texas Supreme Court, and the latter accepted, a question that could end up undermining the "eight corners" rule.
Recent Decisions
Spencer v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ED Tx 01/25/2024
Court Grant's Insured's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment to Clarify Ruling in Fire Loss Dispute
State Farm Mut. Automobile Insurance Co. v. Misra
Court: WD Tx 01/25/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Amended Counterclaims for Failure to State a Claim
Hart v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 01/25/2024
Summary Judgment Granted Where Insured Only Offered Lay Testimony on Reasonable Cost of Repair
Burke v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Court: SD Tx 01/18/2024
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorneys' Fees
USAA General Indemnity Co v. O’Bryant
Court: Tx 6-Texarkana 01/18/2024
Court Vacates Temporary Injunction Requiring Insurer to Pay Insured's Living Expenses
Shambaugh & Son, L.P. v. Steadfast Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 01/18/2024
Illinois Insurer Not Subject to Specific Personal Jurisdiction in Texas
Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC v. AIG Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/18/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Protective Order and Alternative Motion to Quash Non-Party Subpoena
HK Capital LLC dba Ashford Costa Esmeralda v. Third Coast Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/18/2024
Court Denies Insureds' Motion to Remand and Dismisses Adjuster Without Prejudice
Southwest Airlines Co. v. Liberty Insurance Underwriters, Inc.
Court: 5th Cir 01/16/2024
Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment on All Claims Against Cyber Risk Insurer
Berkley Nat’l Insurance Co. v. Orta-Gonzalez (II)
Court: WD Tx 01/13/2024
Court Overrules Parties' Objections and Adopts Magistrate's Report and Recommendation