Engaged to assist defense attorneys answering alleged Agent Errors & Omissions. A fireworks explosion and fire resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread property losses. Allegations involved coverage placement disputes for numerous lines of insurance: Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation, General Liability Insurance, Commercial Umbrella, and Property Insurance. Attorneys Brent Cooper and Joyce Ondich – Cooper & Scully, PC, (214) 712-9500. Joseph M. Lamb, Jr. d/b/a Pyrotechnics by Lamb v. Britton-Gallagher, et al; Civil Action No. 2-04CV-400, US District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Category: All Cases
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Sep2005
Engaged by plaintiff counsel as their Homeowners Expert regarding Texas Bad Faith claims handling practices by plaintiff’s insurance carrier. Attorney Andy Lydick (214) 739-1355; Cause # 04:05-cv-00046 Jeri James vs. Allstate Insurance, United States District Court Eastern District of Texas Sherman Division.
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Jul2005
Retained by Orix Capital Markets as their Property Insurance Expert. Litigation involves mortgage document(s) insurance language requiring borrower(s) to maintain Terrorism Insurance for mortgaged properties post 9-11-01. Attorney Talmage Boston – Winstead Sechrest & Minick, PC (214) 745-5462; Attorney Amy Howell (214) 237-2000. ECF North Ridge v. ORIX Capital Markets; Cause No. 04-7956-G, 134th Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas.
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Jun2005
Engaged to assist defense counsel answering allegations of Agent Errors & Omissions resulting from Products Liability Certificate of Insurance procedures. Attorney Elaine Lenahan – Thompson, Coe, Cousins, and Irons, LLP, (214) 871-8200. P& W Quality Machine vs. Mid-Century Insurance; Cause No. 04-00157, 101st Judicial District, Dallas County, TX.
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Mar2005
Engaged by plaintiff counsel to research coverage availability regarding both Inland Marine Insurance and Ocean Marine Insurance after extensive damage to machinery in transit. Parties included the machinery manufacturer as well as multiple cargo transfer agents and common carriers. Attorney Hugh Connor – Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP, (817) 332-2500. Anchor Fabrication L.L.P. vs. Southwest Freight, Inc., et al; Cause No. 236-204366-04; 236th Judicial District, Tarrant County, Texas.
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Mar2005
Defense counsel engagement regarding insurance placement “Standard of Care”, market conditions and allegations of fraud. Case issues included Insurance Agent Errors & Omissions during placement of a PEO Workers Compensation program. Attorney Troy Glander – Davis, Cedillo & Mendoza, Inc. (210) 822-6666. Texas Citrus Exchange, et al v. Brown & Brown, Inc., et al; Cause No.C-1420-02-E; in the 275th Judicial District, Hidalgo County, Texas.
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Mar2005
Retained by plaintiff to provide forensic insurance analysis of coverage and premiums. Case involved issues of agent negligence over multiple policy years in placing Workers Compensation, Products Liability Insurance, Commercial Umbrella, and Property Insurance. Attorney – Craig Albert of Godwin Gruber Attorneys (214) 207-6901. Aurora Equipment v. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.; Cause No. 04-07955-E; 101st Judicial District Court of Dallas County, TX.
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Aug2004
Case involved Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability coverage issues relative to compliance with insurance requirements in a software contract. Defense Attorney Dan Bates – Decker, Jones, McMackin, McClane, Hall & Bates, P.C., Fort Worth, TX, (817) 336-2400. Bell Helicopter v. Global Technical Services, Inc., Cause # 17-215027-05, 17th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas.
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Aug2004
Litigation involved Commercial General Liability Insurance third party over action and establishing “Non-employee” status of plaintiff under Texas Workers Compensation Insurance Nonsubscriber statutes. Engaged by plaintiff’s attorney Mike Henry – Jose, Henry, Brantley, MacLean & Alvarado, L.L.P., (817) 877- 3303. Lewis v. The Williams Companies, Inc., et al; Cause No. 2003-29049; 334th District Court, Harris County, Texas.
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