Here is a 1998, opinion issued as the result of an employer purchasing a life insurance on an employee and naming itself as the beneficiary. The opinion is from the Tyler Court of Appeals and styled, Stillwagoner v. Travelers Insurance Co. The decedent was a registered nurse employed by Advantage…
Life Insurance Lawyers should find this interesting in case they did not already know it. It is a 2023 opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The opinion is styled, In The Matter Of Frank W. Gordon; Judith B. Gordon, John Patrick Lowe v. Frank W.…
Life Insurance Attorneys need to understand that an employer cannot make itself the beneficiary of an employees life insurance policy. This is discussed in a 1998, opinion from the 14th District Court of Appeals. The opinion is styled, Tamez, et al v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, International Accident Facilities,…
Here is a 2004 opinion from the Dallas Court of Appeals that just does not seem right. The opinion is styled, Royal Maccabees Life Insurance Company v. James. The insurer was sued by the surviving spouse of a police officer seeking an additional 50,000 in life insurance proceeds after the…
Fortunately, most insurance claims do not require expert testimony. If expert testimony is needed, here is a 2023 opinion from the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals which needs to be known. The opinion is styled, Cody Horton v. Allstate Vehicle And Property Insurance Company. Horton reported a claim…
Insurance lawyers who handle hail damage claims need to be aware of this 2023 opinion from the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The opinion is styled, Cody Horton v. Allstate Vehicle And Property Insurance Company. In this insurance coverage dispute, the district court held for Allstate, the insurer,…
Attorneys handling homeowner claims must be aware of the most recent case law regarding the notice provisions of Texas Insurance Code, section 542A. Here is a 2023 opinion from the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, dealing with this issue. The opinion is styled, Toby Brohlin, et al. v. Meridian…
When a life insurance claim is denied due to non-payment of premiums, what can be done. First, see an experienced life insurance lawyer. Second, be aware of cases like this 2000 opinion from the San Antonio Court of Appeals. It is styled, MacIntire v. Armed Forces Benefit Ass’n. Linda and…
Life Insurance Attorneys need to know this 2023 case from the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The law regarding denial of life insurance claims can be tough but for an experienced life insurance attorney there are many aspects of the law in this area of litigation that are…
Can an insurance company be responsible for what the selling agent did that was wrong? The answer is, it depends. Because it depends on the actions or in-actions of the agent, a person must always get the advice of an experienced Life Insurance Lawyer. Here is a 1999 opinion from…