Texas Insurance Law Newsbrief - July 30, 2012

Federal District Court Dismisses All Claims Against Insurer in Hurricane Ike Lawsuit

Tyler Court of Appeals Issues Conditional Writ of Mandamus; Trial Court is Directed to Sever and Abate Extra-Contractual Claims Against Insurer

Federal District Court Concludes Insurer May Deny a Claim After Appraisal if Loss Was Not the Result of a Covered Cause

Alcohol Exclusion in Life Insurance Policy Applied as Written by Fifth Circuit

Fifth Circuit Applies Strict Version of Eight-Corners Rule Despite Policy Language

"First Friday's" Web-Seminar Continues This Friday, August 3rd: "Appraisals in Texas: Hot Issues"