in Re National Lloyds Insurance Company

In this case involving allegations of underpaid insurance claims, we consider whether a trial court abused its discretion in ordering the defendant insurer to produce evidence related to insurance claims other than the plaintiffs. We hold that it did. Accordingly, we conditionally grant mandamus relief and order the trial court to withdraw its order compelling discovery.

In September 2011 and June 2012 storms swept through the City of Cedar Hill and caused damage to Mary Erving’s home. Erving filed claims -with her homeowner’s insurer, National Lloyds Insurance Company. National Lloyds sent…