Cases

AmGuard Insurance Co. v. Merrill

Court

SD Tx

Publish Date

07/10/2025
A court of the Southern District of Texas granted an insured homeowner’s motion for summary judgment, holding the insured judicially admitted to not seeking policy benefits and did not dispute valuation, and the insurer could not therefore compel appraisal of extra-contractual claims the insured separately brought against the third-party adjuster and adjusting company.
homeowner’s policy, property claim, property damage valuation, third-party adjuster, appraisal, scope of appraisal, motion to compel appraisal, privity of contract, motion for summary judgment, FRCP 56