
Cruise Automation Hits a Bump: 950 Driverless Cars Recalled After Accident
Cruise is recalling 950 driverless cars from the roads across the United States following a crash involving one of its robotaxis and will likely issue more recalls.
November 9, 2023
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Arizona
Florida
Texas

Jury Awards $270K in Baylor University Suit Brought by Former Student
A federal jury found Baylor University negligent in a Title IX lawsuit and awarded $270,000 to a former student who alleged she was physically abused.
October 26, 2023
Education & Training
Litigation
Texas

Hot Sauce Plaintiff Goes Cold on False Advertising Claim
For reasons unknown, California hot sauce aficionado Phillip White asked a federal court to dismiss his entire lawsuit over Texas Pete hot sauce.
October 13, 2023
Liability
Litigation
California
North Carolina
Texas

The Threat of Tornadoes and Severe Weather Rises in the South
Portions of the South are facing the increased threat of severe weather and tornadoes this time of year. We are in the period known as the ‘second tornado season’ for many residents in the south. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges residents, particularly across the South and southern Plains to stay vigilant.
October 5, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kansas

Texas Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Attorney Fee Awards When Appraisal Awards Are Paid
Insurance defense attorneys on Wednesday urged the Texas Supreme Court to uphold the ‘plain language’ of a law passed in 2017 that they say precludes recovery of attorney fees in cases where the insurer pays the full amount of an appraisal.
October 5, 2023
Litigation
Property
Texas

It’s Not an "Insurance Crisis" -- It’s a Risk Crisis
Ten states -- Louisiana, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia -- as well as additional plaintiffs, are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over its new methodology for pricing flood insurance, Risk Rating 2.0.
September 21, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi

Fifth Circuit Holds No Uninsured Motorist Coverage for Lyft Driver Following Crash
In Neptune v. Indian Harbor Insurance Co., the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed whether uninsured motorist (UM) coverage applied in an accident where there was no evidence of a ‘hit’ from the uninsured vehicle.
September 20, 2023
Auto
Texas

States Urge Judge to Reject Dismissal Motion in Flood Insurance Lawsuit
Florida and other states are trying to fend off an attempt by the Biden administration to end a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that have led to higher premiums for many property owners.
September 8, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi

Exclusive Residences Targeted by Contractor Thieves; Stolen Jewelry Stash Worth Millions Seized
A prolific high-end burglar has been apprehended and is now behind bars, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement officials have managed to recover a cache of stolen goods, including an array of jewelry items, some with individual values of up to $1 million.
August 16, 2023
Property
Texas

Workers Compensation Benefits for Ex-NFL Player Reversed
A Texas appellate court has overturned workers compensation benefits awarded to a former professional football player, the decision coming after the court earlier ruled on a venue dispute issue in the case.
July 21, 2023
Workers' Compensation
Texas

Bad Faith: Texas Man Receives $288K in Lawsuit Against State Farm
A Texas man who sued State Farm insurance for deducting money from his total loss settlement was awarded $288,517.59 by a jury earlier this month.
July 18, 2023
Auto
Litigation
Texas

Texas Supreme Court to Decide If Attorney Fees Owed After Appraisal Award
A federal appellate court, facing contradictory rulings from federal courts, has sought the intervention of the Texas Supreme Court to settle the question of whether attorney fees can be awarded to claimants when insurers pay appraisal awards plus owed interest for delayed payments.
July 14, 2023
Litigation
Texas

Hail Losses: June Storms Leave Massive Insured Damages
Severe thunderstorm activity from June 11-15 caused $7 billion to $10 billion in insured losses, according to a report Monday from data and analytics company CoreLogic Inc. This loss estimate includes damage to residential, commercial, and industrial property, as well as automobiles, but excludes damage to infrastructure such as roads, utilities and governmental facilities.
June 28, 2023
Auto
Property
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas

Tornado Leaves Catastrophic Damage in Matador, Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott updated the state’s disaster declaration on Thursday to include six additional counties on Thursday following deadly severe weather on Wednesday evening, bringing the total tally covered by the declaration to 21 counties.
June 23, 2023
Property
Texas

June Hailstorm in Texas Drives Insured Losses of Over $1B
Catastrophe modeller Karen Clark & Company (KCC) has estimated that the June hailstorm in Texas has caused insured losses of over $1 billion.
June 20, 2023
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Texas



