City of Arlington v. State Farm Lloyds

State Farm Lloyds (State Farm) brought a subrogation suit against the City of Arlington to recover monies it paid to an insured homeowner whose home was damaged by a sewage backup. The trial court awarded damages to State Farm, and the court of appeals affirmed. Initially, we must determine whether the City adequately preserved its argument that there was no evidence to support essential elements of State Farm’s nuisance and takings claims. Because we conclude that the City adequately supported its arguments in the court of appeals with record references and citation of authority, we hold…