Engaged by defendant’s counsel in a Texas commercial property insurance dispute involving allegations of delayed claim payments. Case required evaluating insurer’s claims-handling standard of care practices, and timely payments. The analysis focused on whether the initial undisputed payments were processed promptly once the insurer received the required documentation. The matter involved analysis of insurance bad faith for commercial property insurance claims. Attorneys Nicole Zerunyan and Mason Wimberly, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP (972)942-5712. SHIV Hospitality v. Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company, Cause No. 122343-86 In United States District Court 86th Judicial District of Kaufman County, Texas.
Category: Insurance Bad Faith
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Sep2026
Engaged by plaintiff's counsel in a Missouri complex commercial property dispute. Evaluation included whether the carrier’s handling of a major wind and water loss was consistent with accepted insurance-industry claims handling standards of care, including investigation, undisputed amounts payment, and timely resolution of separate claim components. Expert report addressed prolonged adjustment involving building damage, replacement cost, business personal property, business income, and delayed payment decisions. Attorney Kevin Prewitt, Armstrong Teasdale, LLP (816)472-3146. Club Fitness Crossroads LLC v. Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company, No. 4:26-cv-00405 in the United States District Court Eastern District of Missouri.
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Sep2026
Engaged by plaintiff's counsel in a Texas commercial property dispute involving copper theft at a vacant building, and insurance claim denial. Case required evaluation of the conduct of the retail insurance agent and surplus-lines broker during coverage placement. Analysis focused on insurance agent standard of care, and failure to disclose material vacancy conditions/exclusions. Attorney Bill Barfield, Porter Law Firm (832)566-8118. SSS Fitness LLC v. Ellard, Travis Case No. 202544902 in the United States District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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Sep2026
Engaged by plaintiff's counsel in a Florida flood insurance dispute arising from a Hurricane Helene claim denial. Case required assessment of whether the insurance agency met the professional standard of care when procuring flood insurance for a residential property in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Analysis addressed NFIP versus private flood insurance, Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) limitations, Base Flood Elevation (BFE) issues, agent due diligence, disclosure of material coverage gaps, and whether alternative flood insurance options should have been explained. Attorney Matthew Schwartz, The Schwartz Law Firm, P.A. (813)537-3600. Scanio v. Florida Strategic Insurance LLC; Brooke Gartland; Christopher Weaver; Amber Tedesco, Case No. 25-CA-003408 In the Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Nov2025
Engaged by policyholder counsel to review and opine on Insurance Bad Faith claims handling for a Homeowners policy wind/hail loss. Carrier’s inspection report created contradictions in stating “No storm damage” but attached pictures citing “Storm damage caused by Hail”. Case required analyzing hail data to determine the probable date of loss. Gulinson v. USAA, Civil Action 1:24-cv-01935-PAB In United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Attorney Johnny Williams, Morgan Law Group (303) 357-9052.
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Nov2025
Engaged by policyholder counsel to analyze Insurance Bad Faith claims handling for a hailstorm loss under a Homeowners policy. Dispute involved carrier reticence to understand when resulting water damage had occurred. Olson v. Esurance, Civil Action No. 2024-CV-30899 In Adams County District Court State of Colorado. Attorney Johnny Williams, Morgan Law Group (303) 357-9052.
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Sep2024
Engaged by plaintiff’s counsel to review allegations of bad faith claims handling for a total loss collision. The insurance carrier agreed to pay the loss then changed positions. Attorney Eric Bensamochan, The Bensamochan Law Firm Inc. (818) 574-5740, Steel v. Essentia, Case No. 22STCV03754 Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles
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Jul2024
Engaged by plaintiff’s counsel to evaluate carrier’s investigation and claims handling conduct following a building collapse loss. Case included issues of potential vacancy and severely underinsured building values despite agent’s inspection, Replacement Cost calculations, and notice from the underwriter of valuation concerns. Attorney Jordyn Cartmell, Mansell & Engel (405) 876-4150. LDG v. Western World and Acrisure, Case No.: MGI-2023-CV00042 In United States District Court of Montgomery County State of Kansas.
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Jul2024
Engaged by plaintiff counsel to review and analyze Insurance Bad Faith allegations regarding an automobile accident that resulted in major bodily injuries. Insurance carrier was insurer for both parties involved in the accident. Settlement offer for plaintiff was deemed woefully inadequate and untimely. Clark Seegmiller, Richard Harris Law Firm (702)444-4444, O’Bringer v Progressive, No.: 2:23-cv-00100-RFB-EJY United States District Court Clark County Nevada
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Jul2024
Engaged by plaintiff’s counsel as a consulting expert to review case documents and render a rebuttal report regarding a building collapse that was the result of sources hidden from view and unknown to plaintiff. Defendant denied claim causing the dispute at hand. Attorney Jordyn Cartmell, Mansell & Engel (405) 232-4100. LDG v. Western World, Case No.: 6:23-CV0121-TC-RES United States District Court for the District of Kansas.
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