TWIA Assesses Member Insurance Companies $90M After Hurricane Harvey
Wind damage from hurricanes can be incredibly devastating to the home and business owners affected by the storm. When Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast in 2017, it brought wind…
Government Liable for Flooding of Upstream Properties during Hurricane Harvey
On December 17, 2019, Judge Charles Lettow of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims entered an order and opinion that “the government’s actions relating to the Addicks and Barker Dams…
Decades-Old Privacy Law Keeps Homebuyers In The Dark About Flood History
Privacy laws are generally put in place to protect our personal information from getting out in front of the public eye. The Privacy Act of 1974, though dated, provides citizens…
Houston Restaurant Files Hurricane Harvey Damage Lawsuit
Raizner Law has filed a Hurricane Harvey damage lawsuit against AmGuard Insurance Company on behalf of a Houston, Texas restaurant after its Hurricane Harvey insurance claim was wrongfully denied under…
Flood Buyouts Of Disaster-Prone Homes
A study of federal records found American homeowners hoping to relocate out of flood zones don’t have equal access to federal funding meant to help them. The study reviewed over…
Hurricanes and Healthcare: When a Hurricane Hits a Hospital
Hurricanes are devastating to communities around the country. In the healthcare industry, the devastation comes at a time when the facilities are needed most. That’s why hospitals and other healthcare…
International Inspection and Testing Company Files A Counterclaim to an Insurer’s Declaratory Judgment
On occasion, insurance companies take a very aggressive posture and sue their insured’s through a “declaratory judgment” action. These types of preemptive lawsuits are typically an effort to forum shop.…
Addicks and Barker Reservoir Lawsuits Could Set Huge Precedent
Thousands of homeowners around the Addicks and Barker reservoirs are holding their breath while the first lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers goes to trial. The homeowners were…
Corpus Christi Hurricane Harvey Property Damage Lawsuit
Our client, a local hotel owner, was forced to file a lawsuit against Palomar Specialty Insurance Company (Palomar) after its commercial property insurance claim was wrongfully denied. Hurricane Harvey Pummels…
Advocates Push For Flood Control In Legislative Session
Hurricane season is still a few months away, but it’s already on the mind of many Texans – including the Texas section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The group has asked Governor Greg Abbott to make flood control a priority for the upcoming legislative session. After the catastrophic flooding in the wake of...