Cases

James v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.

Court

SD Tx

Publish Date

03/18/2025
A court of the Southern District of Texas granted an insurer’s motion to dismiss, finding that the pleaded claim was identical to the claim pleaded by the insureds in a prior suit that was ultimately dismissed on summary judgment and holding that the instant suit must be dismissed under the doctrine of res judicata.
homeowners policy, res judicata, transactional approach, relatedness