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
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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
Redpoint County Mut. Insurance Co. v. Admiral Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/25/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Abstain
Paige v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 04/23/2024
Insurer Did Not Waive Appraisal
Kruk v. Geico Insurance Agency, LLC
Court: ND Tx 04/22/2024
Summary Judgment Granted for Insurance Agency on Misrepresentation Claims
Gibbs v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 04/19/2024
Summary Judgment Granted for Insurer in Residential Water Damage Dispute
D Reynolds Company LLC v. AGCS Marine Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/16/2024
Remand Denied Where Insurer Timely Removed After Receipt of 'Other Paper'
Rodriguez v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: 5th Cir 04/16/2024
Property Insurer Owes No Attorney's Fees Under 542A After Payment of Award and Interest
Bates-Cooper Sloan Funeral Home, LLP v. C.R.C. Partnership
Court: ED Tx 04/15/2024
Remand Denied Where Insured Improperly Joined Insurance Agency
Fiberco, Inc. v. Acadia Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/15/2024
Motion to Reconsider Striking Insured's Engineer in Cosmetic Damage Dispute Denied
Texas Builder & Development, LLC v . Liberty Mutual Agency Corp.
Court: SD Tx 04/12/2024
Court Grants Summary Judgment Because Insurance Policy Did Not Cover Loss-Sustaining Property
Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Frankford Farms, LLC
Court: ND Tx 04/12/2024
Federal Court Stays Action to Appoint Umpire Pending Fifth Circuit's Decision in Sentry Insurance v. Morgan