Ace American Insurance Company v. Lerma et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:23-cv-00539

Court:

Texas Western

Nature of Suit:

Insurance

Judge:

Jason K. Pulliam

Firms

  1. December 15, 2023

    Insurer Says Policy Bars Coverage For Subway Slaying Case

    An insurer told a Texas federal court that "anti-concurrent causation" language in a policy held by a Subway franchisee excludes coverage for a $3 million award granted to the family of a murdered employee, even if a covered event contributed to the worker's death.

  2. November 16, 2023

    No Ruling Yet On Personal Disputes Exclusion, Judge Says

    A Texas federal judge rejected motions for dismissal in a coverage fight over a $3 million award granted to the family of a murdered Subway franchisee employee, asking the franchisee and its insurer to further develop their interpretations of case law in summary judgment bids.

  3. August 09, 2023

    Subway Franchisee Says Agent Misrepresented Coverage

    A Subway franchisee hit back against a Chubb unit's effort to exclude a $3 million arbitration award granted to the family of a murdered employee, arguing that the insurer's agent misrepresented the policy during a sales presentation.

  4. August 01, 2023

    Insurer Seeks Win In Coverage Suit Over Subway Slaying Case

    A Chubb unit asked a Texas federal court for an early win in its coverage suit against a Subway franchisee, arguing that a nearly $3 million arbitration award granted to the family of a murdered employee falls under a so-called personal animosity exclusion in its policy.

  5. July 10, 2023

    Victim's Family Gone From Restaurant Murder Coverage Suit

    A Chubb unit agreed to dismiss the family of a murder victim from an insurance coverage lawsuit against a Subway franchisee over a $3 million arbitration award that was recently confirmed in state court, the insurer told a Texas federal court.

  6. April 28, 2023

    Subway Franchisee Not Covered In Slaying Case, Chubb Says

    A Chubb unit doesn't owe coverage for a $3 million lawsuit lodged by the family of a woman who was killed by an ex-boyfriend at the Subway restaurant where she worked, the insurer told a Texas federal court, saying exclusions in the franchisee's policy relieved it of coverage obligations.