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Dickinson woman alleges insurer tricked her into buying ‘useless’ policies

GALVESTON – A Dickinson woman has filed a lawsuit against her insurance company, claiming it tricked her into buying what she calls “useless” policies. Melissa Smith launched the litigation against Maxim Insurance Services Inc. in Galveston County Court at Law … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Contract, Galveston County, Insurance, News

Man sues insurer for failing to cover damages to aircraft

GALVESTON – Claiming his insurer lied to him about covering any damages to his plane, Benson Scott Wyly has filed a lawsuit.  Recent court papers filed April 24 in Galveston County District Court show Essex Insurance Co. notified Wyly that … Read More »

Contract, Galveston County, Insurance, News, Property Damage

Local woman says AllState refused to cover her for 2009 accident, files lawsuit

GALVESTON – A local woman alleges that Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co. failed and refused to cover her for injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle accident at a Houston high school three years ago and seeks damages, recent court … Read More »

Contract, Galveston County, Insurance, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Santa Fe residents sue Allstate for failing to properly cover water damage to home

GALVESTON – Claiming Allstate Fire and Casualty Co. provided poor coverage for their Santa Fe property, Monica and Jeremy McCollum have filed a lawsuit. In recent court papers filed Feb. 25 in Galveston County District Court, the McCollums state that … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Contract, Galveston County, Insurance, News, Product liability

Local man sues State Farm to recoup coverage for 2010 auto accident

GALVESTON – After State Farm Insurance failed and refused to properly compensate him for a late 2010 two-vehicle accident, local resident Ben Day has filed a lawsuit. In court papers filed Dec. 11 in Galveston County District Court, Day accuses … Read More »

Galveston County, Insurance, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Alleged denial of coverage for foundation damage at LC home results in lawsuit

GALVESTON – League City residents Patricia and Scott Williams are suing State Farm Lloyds Inc. and State Farm Insurance Co., claiming the insurers failed to cover foundation damages to their home.  A lawsuit filed Nov. 16 in Galveston County District … Read More »

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General Motors sued over League City garage fire

GALVESTON – General Motors LLC is being sued over a fire at a League City home that occurred in June, recent court records show. Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance Co. filed suit on policyholder Matthew Storm’s behalf Oct. 19 in … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Galveston County, Insurance, News, Product liability, Property Damage

Insurance company refuses to pay couple $20,000 for injuries, suit claims

Two Beaumont residents claim an insurance company refuses to pay them more than $20,000 for damages they sustained in a collision.  Brandon and Toi Broussard filed a lawsuit Oct. 1 in Jefferson County District Court against Farmers Texas County Mutual … Read More »

Insurance, Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Latest lawsuits filed against insurance companies over storm damage claims

Two new lawsuits against insurance companies over storm damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Sept. 24-28, 2012.   The following complaints have been filed: • Barbara Isedore of 2212 Sharon Drive in Port Arthur alleges Fire … Read More »

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Denial of coverage for water leak prompts lawsuit

GALVESTON – La Marque resident Kirby Dickey complains that his insurance company refused to cover a water leak at his residence although it qualifies for compensation, recent court documents say. A lawsuit filed Sept. 27 in Galveston County District Court … Read More »

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