Damages and coverages available under an insurance policy will vary depending on the circumstances and policy language. As it relates to a claim for emotional distress, a 1994, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals case is a good read. The opinion is styled, Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Holloway. In this declaratory…
Fort Worth insurance attorneys will advise their clients to carefully read the exclusions in their homeowners policy. A 2006, Houston Court of Appeals [14th Dist.] case illustrates why. The opinion is styled, Fire Insurance Exchange v. Sullivan. The insured brought suit against Fire Insurance Exchange for breach of contract, bad…
Arlington insurance lawyers need to understand the definition of “occurrence” as used in an insurance policy. A 1998, San Antonio Court of Appeals opinion lends some insight into how the Courts look at that definition. The opinion is styled, Foust v. Ranger Insurance Company. In 1994, Foust farmed various tracts…
Irving insurance attorneys know that an insured is responsible for knowing what is in their policy. Courts have also ruled that insureds are responsible for knowledge of certain areas of the law. A Federal, Galveston Division opinion is a good read to understand this imputed knowledge. The opinion is styled,…
Insurance attorneys in Dallas and Fort Worth need to be able to give advise on the above question. An Austin Division, Western District case is a good read for attorneys. The style of the case is, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. Clayton J. Neuman. Clayton Neuman was the…
Insurance lawyers in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas can tell you that paying attention to detail is most important. A McAllen Division opinion illustrates this point. The style of the case is, Mark Dizdar et al v. State Farm Lloyds, et al. Mark Dizdar, et al (Plaintiffs’) claims arise…
Dallas insurance lawyers understand that a key to being able to help a client is understanding how courts interpret insurance policies. A 14th Court of Appeals opinion gives some insight. The style of the case is, Farmers Insurance Exchange and Allstate County Mutual v. Rodriguez. The following facts are undisputed.…
The “Eight Corners Rule” is unique to insurance law. Dallas / Fort Worth insurance lawyers should be able to explain this rule to their clients. A 2016, Fourteenth Court of Appeals opinion explains the law related to this rule. The style of the case is, Allstate County Mutual Insurance Company…
Texas insurance lawyers, with the prevalence of hunting in the state, may see a situation where hunting needs to be defined. A 1989, Corpus Christi Court of Appeals case addressed this issue in an opinion. The opinion is styled, Warrilow v. Norrell. In that case three hunting friends, Norrell, Kerr,…
Farmers Branch insurance lawyers will have a client walk in and say that their own insurance company has found them at fault for an accident and paid the other party. What can be done? A Dallas Court of Appeals case gives some insight. The style of the case is, Van…