It's popular these days to talk about "sustainable development" and to recognize a common obligation to preserve natural resources for future generations.
Not unlike the villain in a cheesy horror flick, insurance lawsuits stemming from Hurricane Ike refuse to die, with dozens of new cases storming the Beaumont courthouse in just one day.
GALVESTON - The city of League City alleges Texas Windstorm Insurance Association did not properly compensate it for damages received from Hurricane Ike.
Hurricane Ike destroyed thousands of beach houses on the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island in September 2008. Although it's been more than three years since Hurricane Ike made landfall, the storm is still dominating Southeast Texas, with area residents filing hundreds of Ike-related lawsuits in 2011.
GALVESTON - Nazarali Samanani claims Insurance Services of America, Ronnie Patel and Shahin Meghani mishandled his application for Texas Windstorm Insurance Association coverage.
Carona A Texas Senate committee on Wednesday morning approved a bill to reform the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, but it is different from the one passed by the House last week and could send lawmakers into another special session.
Smithee The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would cap the amount of damages plaintiffs can receive from litigation against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Self-government requires self-government. We must control ourselves, or be controlled by others. We can be virtuous and free or vicious and enslaved. There is no other choice.
A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, March 28-April 1, 2011.
Mostyn The settlement of the Hurricane Ike claims demonstrates that more oversight is needed for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, according to a report from a state legal reform group.
GALVESTON � Friendswood residents John and Laura Nagle allege a company installed doors and windows which did not comply with Texas Department of Insurance standards, recent court documents say.
A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, March 14-18, 2011.
A total of five new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Feb. 29-March 4, 2011.
Hurricanes are divided into five categories, depending on the force of their winds. To be considered a hurricane, a tropical storm must have sustained winds of at least 75 mph. A Category 5 hurricane, the fiercest of all, boasts winds exceeding 155 mph.
Taylor The fees paid to lawyers for Hurricane Ike litigation were excessive, said a Texas lawmaker at a meeting of the Texas House Insurance Committee on Tuesday.