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Date: 05-04-2023
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Case Number: 7:23-cv-00104
Judge: Randy Crane
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Hidalgo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Peri Hayriye Alkas
Description: McAllen, Texas insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of contract theory.
"In Texas, insurance companies have a duty to act in good faith when handling claims. This means that they must investigate claims promptly, fairly, and reasonably. If an insurance company fails to do this, it may be liable for bad faith.
To prove bad faith, the insured must show that the insurance company:
Knew or should have known that its actions were unreasonable;
acted with a conscious disregard for the insured's rights; and
caused the insured to suffer actual damages.
Damages for bad faith can include:
The amount of the claim that was wrongfully denied;
Interest on the amount of the claim;
Punitive damages; and
Attorney's fees.
If you believe that your insurance company has acted in bad faith, you should contact an experienced attorney to discuss your case.
Here are some examples of bad faith insurance practices:
Denying a claim without a reasonable basis.
Delaying the payment of a claim.
Failing to investigate a claim thoroughly.
Failing to disclose all relevant information to the insured.
Making misrepresentations about the policy or the claim.
Settling a claim for less than its full value without the insured's consent.
If you believe that your insurance company has engaged in any of these practices, you should contact an attorney to discuss your case. You may be entitled to damages for bad faith."
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Outcome: 05/04/2023 Case terminated on 5/4/2023.(by Chief Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(JenniferNogueira, 7) (Entered: 05/04/2023)
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