Honor the Subrogation Interest of the Texas Crime Victims Compensation Fund, or else
If you don’t, you will enjoy free rent for six months in the Cross-bar Motel A crime victim will occasionally bring a claim or suit against a business or premises owner seeking personal injury damages caused by the criminal act of a third party. It is important to keep in… continue reading...
TEXAS SUPREMES ANSWER PERPLEXING INSURANCE COVERAGE QUESTION
Contractual Liability Exclusion does not Exclude CGL Coverage for Insured Contractor’s Breach of Contractual Warranty Does a general contractor that enters into a contract in which it agrees to perform its construction work in a good and workmanlike manner, without more specific provisions enlarging this obligation, “assume liability” for damages… continue reading...
Chamberlain McHaney’s Cathy Kyle Inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates
Cathy Kyle, a senior attorney at Chamberlain McHaney, was inducted into membership of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) at its annual dinner, Thursday night in Austin, Texas. ABOTA membership is limited to only the most experienced trial attorneys nationwide and only about one percent of all practicing attorneys… continue reading...
2X is 1X Too Many – Avoid Paying Same Claim Twice
The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in a dispute over settlement proceeds, in which the hospital contends that the insurance company did not satisfy its obligation to recognize the hospital’s lien. The insurance company had notice of the hospital’s lien, made the settlement checks jointly payable to… continue reading...