Life Insurance Lawyers know that just as there may be disputes whether coverage took effect before the insured died, there may also be disagreements over whether coverage terminated before the insured’s death. This is illustrated in a 1979, Fort Worth Court of Appeals opinion styled, Leach v. Eureka Life Ins.…
Life insurance attorneys will run into a surprising amount of cases that are unique unto themselves. This case is that way. The Facts are long but need to be understood to understand how the Court ruled the way it did. This is a 1959 opinion from the Texas Supreme Court. …
Insurance agent misrepresentations are not always held against the insurance company, but most the time the agents misrepresentations are held against the insurance company. A 1979 opinion from the Texas Supreme Court is a good illustration of the company being liable for the misrepresentations of the agent. The opinion is…
Insurance agent liability is an issue for Insurance Law Attorneys to be know about when investigating a case. A 2004, opinion from the United States 5th Circuit provides some input on how to look at cases that might involve wrongs by the insurance agent. The opinion is styled, Hornbuckle v.…
Insurance claims that are denied caused the insured to incur attorney fees unless they are going to accept the denial. So, how do Judges look at attorney fees? This is answered in a 2021 opinion from the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The opinion is styled, Linda Veach v.…
Insurance lawyers try to evaluate the value of a claim when talking with a prospective new client. Guess what? Federal Judges do the same with cases removed to their Court from the State and County Courts. This is seen in a 2021 opinion from the Southern District of Texas, McAllen…
Here is a life insurance claim denial that is interesting factually and legally, and a must read for lawyers handling life insurance claims. This is a case handled by the Law Office of Mark S. Humphreys. The opinion is a December 10, 2021, summary judgment ruling from the Northern District…
Here is a life insurance claim denial that is interesting factually and legally, and a must read for lawyers handling life insurance claims. This is a case handled by the Law Office of Mark S. Humphreys. The opinion is a December 10, 2021, summary judgment ruling from the Northern District…
Here is a life insurance claim denial that is interesting factually and legally, and a must read for lawyers handling life insurance claims. This is a case handled by the Law Office of Mark S. Humphreys. The opinion is a December 10, 2021, summary judgment ruling from the Northern District…
Here is a life insurance claim denial that is interesting factually and legally, and a must read for attorneys handling life insurance claims. This is a case handled by the Law Office of Mark S. Humphreys. This is a December 10, 2021, opinion from the Northern District of Texas, Dallas…