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insured claim in Texas

25 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1918–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Williams v. Thomasgreen
gactapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The plain meaning of the requirement would appear to be that the insured must have a claim against the tortfea-sor which could be reduced to judgment in a court of law.”); Williams v. Thomas, 187 Ga. App. 527 , 370 S.E.2d 773, 775 (1988) ("Accordingly, as appellant is barred by the exclusive rights and remedies provision of OCGA § 34-9-11 from obtaining judgment either against his employer or the co-employee who injured him, he cannot satisfy the condition precedent to an action against his insurer for recovery under the uninsured motorist provisions of his policy.”); State Farm Mut.

2016The plain meaning of the requirement would appear to be that the insured must have a claim against the tortfea-sor which could be reduced to judgment in a court of law.”); Williams v. Thomas, 187 Ga. App. 527 , 370 S.E.2d 773, 775 (1988) ("Accordingly, as appellant is barred by the exclusive rights and remedies provision of OCGA § 34-9-11 from obtaining judgment either against his employer or the co-employee who injured him, he cannot satisfy the condition precedent to an action against his insurer for recovery under the uninsured motorist provisions of his policy.”); State Farm Mut.

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Vail v. Texas Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.green
tex · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Co., 754 S.W.2d 129, 132 (Tex. 1988) (“The business of insurance includes the investigation and adjustment of claims and losses.”). 2 of action for an insurer’s breach of its duty of good faith and fair dealing accrues when the insured under a standard automobile liability policy providing UM coverage obtains a binding judgment against the insurer for benefits, the payment of which the insurer had no reasonable basis to deny or delay. 725 S.W.2d 165 , 166–67 (Tex. 1987).

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City of Denton v. Van Pagegreen
tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See id. at 834–35. - 30 - 04-18-00131-CV benefit or protection.

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Usaa Texas Lloyds Company v. Gail Menchacagreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See USAA Tex. Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca, 545 S.W.3d 479, 488 (Tex. 2018) (recognizing that an insured may have a claim for both breach of contract and violation of the Insurance Code, and that “an ‘insurance policy is a contract’ that establishes the respective rights and obligations to which an insurer and its insured have mutually agreed” (citation omitted)).

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Zamora v. Dairyland County Mutual Insurance Co.green
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Co., 930 S.W.2d 739, 740-41 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1996, writ denied), wherein the court held that public policy supported the validity of a named driver exclusion in an automobile insurance policy and the insurer was not obligated under the policy to provide the insured a defense against a claim of negligent entrustment.

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Allstate Insurance Co. v. Watsongreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Id. at 149-50 (emphasis removed).

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Altivia Corp. v. Greenwich Insurance Co.green
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Tex., Sept. 4, 1990) (finding that an insurance policy did not cover a former employee = s defamation claims against the insured because the clause excluded personal injury claims A sustained by any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person @ ), rev = d on other grounds , 964 F.2d 478 (5th Cir. 1992); Altivia , 161 S.W.3d at 54 (holding that defamation claims against the insured were A employment related acts @ subject to exclusionary clause); Adams v. Pro Sources, Inc. , 231 F.Supp.2d 499 (M.D.

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Getty Oil Co. v. Insurance Co. of North Americagreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Getty Oil Co. v. Insurance Co. of N. Am., 845 S.W.2d 794, 805 (Tex.1992) (holding that clause, which provided that “All insurance coverage carried by Seller ... shall extend to and protect Purchaser,” supported the additional insured requirement, not the indemnity agreement, was a separate obligation and, therefore, was not prohibited by the Anti-Indemnity Statute).

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Commercial Standard Insurance Co. v. American General Insurance Co.green
tex · 1970 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988See Commercial Standard Insurance Co. v. American General Insurance Co., 455 S.W.2d 714 (Tex.1970).

1988See Commercial Standard Insurance Co. v. American General Insurance Co., 455 S.W.2d 714 (Tex.1970).

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Employers Mutual Casualty Company v. Leegreen
texapp · 1961 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
1 sentence

1972While we recognize that the matter of permission was immaterial to the judgment in favor of appellants against Warner and did not work an estoppel against appellee to deny permission in the present case, Employers Mutual Casualty Company v. Lee, 352 S.W.2d 155, 157-158 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston 1961, no writ), we believe that Compton’s statements are admissible under the circumstances in the present case regardless of the restrictions placed on them ordinarily under Rule 168, Tex.R.Civ.P., particularly in view of a virtual agreement as to admissibility. 1 A default judgment against an insured is n

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
North River Insurance Company v. Pomerantz green
texapp · 1973
2 sentences

2005Co. , 492 S.W.2d at 313 .

2005Co., 492 S.W.2d at 313 .

22005–2005
Arnold v. National County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. green
tex · 1987
1 sentence

2020Co., 754 S.W.2d 129, 132 (Tex. 1988) (“The business of insurance includes the investigation and adjustment of claims and losses.”). 2 of action for an insurer’s breach of its duty of good faith and fair dealing accrues when the insured under a standard automobile liability policy providing UM coverage obtains a binding judgment against the insurer for benefits, the payment of which the insurer had no reasonable basis to deny or delay. 725 S.W.2d 165 , 166–67 (Tex. 1987).

12020–2020
Travelers Insurance Co. v. Volentine green
texapp · 1979
1 sentence

2011Id. at 504 . 8 Finally, in determining the issue of whether the insurance company owed the insured a defense, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas addressed the “That Particular Part” exclusion under exclusions J(5) and J(6).

12011–2011
Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Co., Cross-Appellee v. Kitty Hawk Airways, Inc., and Jeffrey Thomason Pollard, Cross-Appellants green
ca5 · 1992
1 sentence

2006Tex., Sept. 4, 1990) (finding that an insurance policy did not cover a former employee = s defamation claims against the insured because the clause excluded personal injury claims A sustained by any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person @ ), rev = d on other grounds , 964 F.2d 478 (5th Cir. 1992); Altivia , 161 S.W.3d at 54 (holding that defamation claims against the insured were A employment related acts @ subject to exclusionary clause); Adams v. Pro Sources, Inc. , 231 F.Supp.2d 499 (M.D.

12006–2006
Adams v. Pro Sources, Inc. green
lamd · 2002
1 sentence

2006Tex., Sept. 4, 1990) (finding that an insurance policy did not cover a former employee = s defamation claims against the insured because the clause excluded personal injury claims A sustained by any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person @ ), rev = d on other grounds , 964 F.2d 478 (5th Cir. 1992); Altivia , 161 S.W.3d at 54 (holding that defamation claims against the insured were A employment related acts @ subject to exclusionary clause); Adams v. Pro Sources, Inc. , 231 F.Supp.2d 499 (M.D.

12006–2006
Hernandez v. Gulf Group Lloyds green
tex · 1994
1 sentence

2005Paul rely heavily on Hanson Production Co. v. Americas Insurance Co., 108 F.3d 627 (5th Cir.1997), and Hernandez v. Gulf Group Lloyds, 875 S.W.2d 691 (Tex.1994), for the proposition that insurance companies must always show prejudice before a breach by the insured will bar coverage.

12005–2005
Hanson Production Company v. Americas Insurance Company green
ca5 · 1997
1 sentence

2005Paul rely heavily on Hanson Production Co. v. Americas Insurance Co., 108 F.3d 627 (5th Cir.1997), and Hernandez v. Gulf Group Lloyds, 875 S.W.2d 691 (Tex.1994), for the proposition that insurance companies must always show prejudice before a breach by the insured will bar coverage.

12005–2005
cluster 398579 green
cadc · 1981
1 sentence

1999We believe that Forty-Eight Insu-lations and its progeny are irreconcilable with Keene’s holding that each insurer is fully liable to the insured for defense costs. 10 See Keene, 667 F.2d at 1050 .

11999–1999
cluster 559524 green
ca3 · 1991
2 sentences

1999When the oil company was sued for negligence, it sought coverage under the additional insured clause of the contractor’s general liability policy, which provided the oil company was covered “with respect to operations performed by or for [contractor].” Id. at 1110 .

1999The appellate court held: “Because the accident [that the plaintiff] sues upon is directly related to [contractor’s] work, this clause is satisfied, and the policy extends insured status to [oil company].” Id.

11999–1999
Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. v. McManus green
tex · 1982
2 sentences

1996Underwriters v. McManus, 633 S.W.2d 787 (negligent entrustment was not an insured claim when use of a recreational vehicle was excluded from homeowners policy).

1996Underwriters v. McManus, 633 S.W.2d 787 (negligent entrustment was not an insured claim when use of a recreational vehicle was excluded from homeowners policy).

11996–1996
Western Alliance Insurance Company v. Albarez green
texapp · 1964
2 sentences

1996Co. v. Albarez, 380 S.W.2d 710 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1964, writ ref'd n.r.e.)(negligent entrustment is not an insured claim when driver was excluded from coverage under the policy); Fidelity & Guar.

1996Co. v. Albarez, 380 S.W.2d 710 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1964, writ ref'd n.r.e.)(negligent entrustment is not an insured claim when driver was excluded from coverage under the policy); Fidelity & Guar.

11996–1996
Laster v. American National Fire Insurance green
txnd · 1991
2 sentences

1994When there is a requirement, such as the one contained in the [excess insurer’s] policy, that the excess insurer cannot be liable unless the insured has first made a significant payment of his own, the risk that the insured and the injured will take unfair advantage of the excess insurer is greatly reduced. 775 F.Supp. at 993 ; see also State Farm Fire & Cas.

1994When there is a requirement, such as the one contained in the [excess insurer's] policy, that the excess insurer cannot be liable unless the insured has first made a significant payment of his own, the risk that the insured and the injured will take unfair advantage of the excess insurer is greatly reduced. 775 F.Supp. at 993 ; see also State Farm Fire & Cas.

11994–1994
Whatley v. City of Dallas green
texapp · 1988
2 sentences

1994Subsequently, the court of appeals held that "the [pretrial] covenant not to enforce adjudged damages against the insured does not bar recovery from the insurer within its policy limits." Id. at 310 .

1994Subsequently, the court of appeals held that “the [pretrial] covenant not to enforce adjudged damages against the insured does not bar recovery from the insurer within its policy limits.” Id. at 310 .

11994–1994
Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Martin Surgical Supply Co. green
texapp · 1985
2 sentences

1985In Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Martin Surgical Supply Co., 689 S.W.2d 263 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1985, ref’d n.r.e.), this court upheld an action under art. 21.21 by an additional insured, which was unaware of existing coverage in its favor, against an insurer which failed to disclose coverage and afford the additional insured a defense.

1985In Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Martin Surgical Supply Co., 689 S.W.2d 263 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1985, ref'd n.r.e.), this court upheld an action under art. 21.21 by an additional insured, which was unaware of existing coverage in its favor, against an insurer which failed to disclose coverage and afford the additional insured a defense.

11985–1985
Fishel's Fine Furniture v. Rice Food Market green
texapp · 1971
1 sentence

1976Fishel’s Pine Furniture v. Rice Food Market, 474 S.W.2d 539 (Tex.Civ.App—Houston (14th Dist.) 1971, writ dism’d).

11976–1976
Wildman v. Government Employees Insurance Co. green
cal · 1957
2 sentences

1974In Wildman v. Government Employees’ Insurance Co., 48 Cal.2d 31 , 307 P.2d 359 (1957), the Court said: “It appears that section 415 must be made a part of every policy of insurance issued by an insurer since the public policy of this state is to make owners of motor vehicles financially responsible to those injured by them in the operation of their vehicles. . . .We are of the opinion that for an insurer to issue a policy of insurance which does not cover an accident which occurs when a person, other than the insured, is driving with the permission and consent of the insured is a violation of

1974In Wildman v. Government Employees’ Insurance Co., 48 Cal.2d 31 , 307 P.2d 359 (1957), the Court said: “It appears that section 415 must be made a part of every policy of insurance issued by an insurer since the public policy of this state is to make owners of motor vehicles financially responsible to those injured by them in the operation of their vehicles. . . .We are of the opinion that for an insurer to issue a policy of insurance which does not cover an accident which occurs when a person, other than the insured, is driving with the permission and consent of the insured is a violation of

11974–1974
American National Insurance Co. v. Tabor green
· 1921
2 sentences

1932Co. v. Tabor, 111 Tex. 155 , 230 S.W. 397, 398 ; American National Ins.

1932Co. v. Tabor, 111 Tex. 155 , 230 S.W. 397, 398 ; American National Ins.

11932–1932
Continental Insurance v. Vallandingham & Gentry green
kyctapp · 1903
2 sentences

1918Insurance Co. v. Vallandingham, 116 Ky. 287 , 76 S. W. 22 , 105 Am.

1918Insurance Co. v. Vallandingham, 116 Ky. 287 , 76 S. W. 22 , 105 Am.

11918–1918

Where else courts name it

CA 74 (1932–2024) IL 42 (1924–2024) NY 35 (1916–2025) PA 35 (1916–2020) NJ 30 (1955–2025) TX 25 (1918–2020) LA 23 (1841–2016) FL 20 (1929–2024) OH 20 (1942–2023) MO 19 (1912–2023) MN 19 (1965–2018) MI 17 (1969–2025) GA 15 (1968–2022) HI 14 (1923–2023) WV 13 (1963–2017) AL 12 (1937–2013) WI 11 (1934–2014) MA 10 (1965–2023) VA 10 (1936–2010) DE 9 (1989–2026) OK 9 (1924–2013) OR 8 (1928–2025) KS 8 (1925–2002) WA 8 (1936–2022) NC 7 (1950–2017) AK 7 (1979–2014) IA 7 (1943–2017) KY 6 (1911–2003) VT 5 (1935–2011) MD 5 (1955–2023) MS 5 (1940–2023) ME 5 (1979–2023) IN 5 (1882–2007) CT 5 (1968–2022) CO 4 (1992–2026) UT 4 (1997–2018) MT 4 (1974–2021) NM 3 (1999–2007) TN 3 (1935–1988) ND 3 (1986–2009) AR 3 (1930–1960) SC 3 (1957–2010) ID 2 (1984–2008) DC 2 (2011–2014) RI 2 (1999–2013) SD 2 (1967–2005)

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