Cases

Mirelez v. State Farm Lloyds

Court

5th Cir

Publish Date

02/06/2025
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment granted in favor of homeowners insurer finding insured was not entitled to extracontractual damages despite insurer’s delay in paying contractual damages because the insured could not demonstrate independent injury from the contractual damages.
homeowners insurance policy, wind damage, appraisal, delay, Tex. Ins. Code Ch. 541, Tex. Ins. Code Ch. 542, interest, independent injury, contractual damages, Menchaca