Homeowner’s Claim And Damage Segregation
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by Mark S. Humphreys
1w ago
Here is a 2024 opinion from the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, that deals with segregating damages in a homeowners claim.  The opinion is styled, David Espinoza v. State Farm Lloyds. Espinoza had a State Farm homeowners policy in force when a storm caused damage to his home.  The claim was partially paid but […] The post Homeowner’s Claim And Damage Segregation appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Life Insurance – State Law Versus Federal Law
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by Mark S. Humphreys
2w ago
Most life insurance policies are regulated by State Law.  But, what if the life insurance policy at issue is governed by Federal Law?  It’s simple, Federal Law pre-empts State Law.  This is illustrated in the 2001, United States Supreme Court opinion styled, Egelhoff v. Egelhoff. The Egelhoff opinion, the Supreme Court held that the Employee […] The post Life Insurance – State Law Versus Federal Law appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Homeowners Claim Where Insurance Company Says It’s Arson
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by Mark S. Humphreys
3w ago
Here is a 2024 opinion from the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, wherein the insurance company, State Farm Lloyd’s, is refusing to pay the claim because State Farm believes the insured cause the fire on purpose in an effort to collect insurance monies.  The opinion is styled, Raynelle King v. State Farm Lloyds. On […] The post Homeowners Claim Where Insurance Company Says It’s Arson appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Statute Of Limitations On First Party Insurance Claims
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by Mark S. Humphreys
1M ago
It is important to understand the time frame under which lawsuits must be filed.  As part of that, reading the insurance policy is vital.  A 2024 opinion from the Western District of Texas, Del Rio Division, discusses limitation periods written into insurance policies.  The opinion is styled, Antonio Caballero v. Allstate Vehicle And Property Insurance […] The post Statute Of Limitations On First Party Insurance Claims appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Life Insurance – Who Gets The Benefits
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by Mark S. Humphreys
1M ago
Here are a few cases discussing who is entitled to life insurance benefits.  All life insurance attorneys have to know these cases. The Forth Worth Court of Appeals said in a 1994 opinion styled, Street v. Skipper, that one spouse can designate his or her estate as the beneficiary of the policy, at the expense […] The post Life Insurance – Who Gets The Benefits appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Life Insurance Policies And Divorce Language
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by Mark S. Humphreys
1M ago
Some life insurance policies have language in them regarding divorces.  This was the case in the 1981 opinion from the Eastland Court of Appeals.  The opinion is styled Pilot Life Insurance Co. v. Koch. This is a declaratory judgment case.  Here are the facts legal conclusion of the Court. Pilot Life Insurance Company sought a […] The post Life Insurance Policies And Divorce Language appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Claims Denial For Failure To Cooperate
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by Mark S. Humphreys
1M ago
An insured under an insurance policy has a duty to cooperate with an insurance company investigation of a claim.  This issue is discussed in the 2024 opinion, Henry & Lydia Ansah v. Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company.  The opinion is from the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. The Plaintiff’s allege that Nationwide underpaid […] The post Claims Denial For Failure To Cooperate appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Claims Denial Due To Misrepresentation
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by Mark S. Humphreys
2M ago
A misrepresentation in an insurance application is grounds for denial of a claim but it is not necessarily a win for the insurance company.  This issue is discussed in a recent opinion from the Texas 14th Court of Appeals.  The opinion is styled, Jose Palma v. Allied Trust Insurance Co. This case was a summary […] The post Claims Denial Due To Misrepresentation appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Insurance Company Denies Claim Due To Misrepresentation
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by Mark S. Humphreys
2M ago
Insurance Claim Denial due to alleged misrepresentations is common in insurance disputes.  It is seen most often in life insurance claims.  Less common is in homeowners claims.  Here is a homeowner’s claim.  It is a 2024 opinion from the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division.  It opinion is styled, Sanjay Malhotra, Monesha Gupta v. […] The post Insurance Company Denies Claim Due To Misrepresentation appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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Estate As Beneficiary Of A Life Insurance Policy
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by Mark S. Humphreys
2M ago
Here is a 1994 opinion regarding whether an estate can be the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.  The opinion is from the Fort Worth Court of Appeals and is styled Street v. Skipper. Here the Court held the surviving wife’s share of proceeds from community life insurance policy that was gifted to husband’s estate […] The post Estate As Beneficiary Of A Life Insurance Policy appeared first on Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog ..read more
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