Legal Opinion
Ford v. Cimarron Ins Co Inc
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 1, 2000No. 99-10684PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CARL E. STEWART, Circuit Judge:
The issue before us is whether the district court erred in granting Defendants Appellee’s, Cimarron Insurance Company, Inc. (“Cimarron”), renewed motion for judgment as a matter of law regarding an insured’s right under Texas law to recover for an insurer’s alleged negligent investigation, handling, and settlement of an in sured’s claims. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the district court’s ruling.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On July 29, 1994, a fire occurred at the place of business of Plaintiffs-Appellants, Steve Ford d/b/a H&F Cotton Company and…
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