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TEXAS LEGAL NEWS CLICK ON CASE TO LINK TO OPINION 09/29/06 -- U. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Certifies "Additional Insured" Questions to Texas Supreme Court -- Does insurer have a duty to notify an additional insured of available coverage? See Beatrice Crocker v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, 05-50813 (5th Cir., September 29, 2006) 10/3/05 -- U. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Certifies Coverage Questions to Texas Supreme Court -- Does a claim for a construction defect constitute an "occurrence" and "property damage" under a CGL policy? Does Art. 21.55 of the Texas Insurance Code apply to a CGL insurer's breach of the duty to defend? See Lamar Homes, Inc. v. Mid Continent Casualty Co., 04-51074 (5th Cir., October 3, 2005
08/11/04 -- U. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Certifies Question to Texas Supreme Court -- Does Texas public policy prohibit insurance coverage for punitive damages? See Fairfield Insurance Company v. Stephens Martin Paving, 03-10982 (5th Cir. 2004). 02/10/04 -- John Thomisee Prevails on Insurance Coverage Appeal -- Court upholds "your product" exclusion. See Valmont Energy Steel v. Commercial Union Insurance Co., 03-40650 (5th Cir. 2004). 01/22/04 -- All Contractors Immune From Suit -- Houston 1st Court of Appeals holds all contractors are immune from suit if general contractor purchases workers' compensation insurance covering all contractors. See Etie v. Walsh & Albert Co., Ltd., No. 01-02-01007-CV, (Tex. App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 2004, pet. denied). LEGAL NEWS AROUND THE WORLD TODAY'S NEWS The information on this site is for informational purposes only. Do not rely upon the information on this site as a substitute for legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by any use or review of this site. Attorneys are not board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization unless otherwise indicated. There is no board certification for Insurance Law. Thomisee & Thomisee, P.C. ©2006 |