American Home Assurance Co. v. Stephens

The facts of this case are set forth in detail in our original opinion, American Home As surance Co. v. Stephens, 130 F.3d 123 (5th Cir.1997). In that opinion* we reversed the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of American Home Assurance Company, concluding that the provision in the insurance policy, limiting coverage for a therapist’s non-sexual misconduct because unrelated sexual misconduct occurred in the course of professional treatment, was against public policy. 1 Judge Reavley dissented, being persuaded that Texas courts would not find the insurance provision to be…