The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 members. Membership is open to all members of the State Bar of Texas.
Our Mission: Promoting collegiality and educating the bench, bar, and public about Texas insurance law.
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The Insurance Law Section is governed by a Council elected from the Section membership at the Section’s annual meeting. Section officers are elected from and by the Council
News
Events
Articles
Fifth Circuit Departs from Precedent to Follow ‘Menchaca’
The Fifth Circuit recently acknowledged its precedent had mistakenly established “the opposite rule from that [set forth] in Vail” for the recovery of extra-contractual damages.
Trial Practice: The Menchaca Jury Charge for Statutory Bad Faith
In Wall v. State Farm Lloyds, the First Court of Appeals addresses jury charge practice under USAA Tex. Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca, 545 S.W.3d 479 (Tex. 2018).
The Henley v. Love Lesson: Where Experts Must Tread
In addition to the complexities inherent in coverage law, coverage litigation brings its own set of challenges. One recurring question: When does a coverage case require an expert opinion?
Recent Decisions
Kahlig Enters. v. Affiliated FM Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 04/10/2024
Interest and Attorney's Fees Not Available Under TPPCA Where Insurer Paid ACV Under Policy
Thomison v. Meridian Sec. Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/09/2024
Court Grants in Part, and Denies in Part, Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment
Mitchell v. Praetorian Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/08/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on All Claims in Residential Property Dispute
Pulido v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/03/2024
Insurer's Motion to Partially Strike Homeowner's Complaint Alleging Systematic Fraud Denied
Grant v. Nationwide Mut. Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/03/2024
Court Denies Motion to Remand
Huizar v. Benchmark Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/02/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Because Insured Did Not Reside at Insured Home
Benitez v. AmGUARD Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/02/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Surface Water Exclusion
Schnell v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: 5th Cir 04/02/2024
Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment Granted to Insurer in Roof Tile Dispute
Hope v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 04/02/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Part and Denies it in Part
Jordan v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 04/01/2024
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Following Payment of Appraisal Award
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