Mississippi essentially has three levels of claim when insurance is at issue: (1) mere breach of contract, allowing recovery of contract damages; (2) breach of contract + no arguable basis for breach, which entitles recovery...more
According to both the appellant and the appellee, the Texas Supreme Court already decided this issue. Each, of course, finds a different answer.
Cause No., 14-0721, USAA Texas Lloyds Co. v. Gail Menchaca, in the Texas...more
Virtually all property insurance policies contain an appraisal clause, which outlines the appraisal procedure in broad terms. Those broad terms sometimes do not provide much guidance about the process, or about the effect...more
7/25/2016
/ Appraisal ,
Appraisal Awards ,
Bad Faith ,
Breach of Contract ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Prompt Payment ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
State Farm ,
Statutory Penalties
In Greene v. Farmers Insurance Exchange, the Texas Supreme Court clarified the scope and application of § 862.054 of the Texas Insurance Code, the “anti-technicality” statute, holding that the clause would only operate in...more