Grand Prairie insurance attorneys need to understand what constitutes negligence by an insurance agent. A 1987, San Antonio Court of Appeals case looks at this. The style of the case is, Rainey-Mapes v. Queen Charters, Inc. Here are some facts: This case involves appeals arising from the non-payment of an…
Grand Prairie insurance attorneys need to be able to recognize when and if an insurance agent does something wrong. A 1992, Amarillo Court of Appeals case provides some good discussion on this issue. The style of the case is, Pickens v. Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. Here is some of…
Fort Worth insurance lawyers need to know the law as it regards the negligence of insurance agents. The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion in 1985, dealing with this issue. The case is styled, Kitching v. Zamora. Here is some relevant case information: In 1974, the Kitchings bought their home…
Dallas insurance attorneys need to understand the impact of government regulation on insurance litigation. The extensive regulation of insurance has a direct impact on private litigation. Numerous examples can be cited. 1) Numerous states dictate the type of coverage that must be provided, and the forms that must be used.…
Dallas insurance attorneys and others need to know and understand the business of insurance. The Supreme Court of Texas has stated that the insurance business affects the public interest and thus is extensive regulation to prevent abuses. This regulation is current enforced by the Texas Department of Insurance. The laws…
Weatherford insurance lawyers need to know when an insurance policy is properly cancelled by an insurance company. A 2001, Corpus Christi Court of Appeals case helps to explain this. The case is styled, Jones v. Ray Insurance Agency. Here is some background: Lois Jones appeals from a summary judgment granted…
Fort Worth insurance attorneys need to keep up with what is happening in bad faith cases across the country. The Insurance Journal published an article that deals with this issue across the country. It tells us a rising tide of first-party bad faith decisions is defining the contours of the…
Fort Worth insurance lawyers need to read this case. The style of the case is, Texas Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company v. Joseph Wilde. The opinion was issued by the El Paso Court of Appeals. Texas Farm appeals from a judgment awarding Wilde damages, lost profits, and attorney’s fees resulting…
Grand Prairie insurance lawyers need to be aware of this recent Federal District Court case. It is styled Colony Insurance Company v. Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company. It is an appeal from a summary judgement. This is an action for breach of contract and associated damages against Defendant arising out…
Weatherford bad faith attorneys need to know about this recent court opinion from the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals. The style of the case is Ruth McGhan v. Farmers Insurance Exchange. Here are some facts. This is an appeal from a summary judgment granted in favor of Farmers Insurance Exchange,…