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Texas Supreme Court: Bad Faith Tort Inconsistent with Workers’ Comp System

In what has been called a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Texas has found that a bad faith cause of action is inconsistent with the current workers’ compensation system. The Court’s decision strengthens a law affecting millions of Texans, …

Texas Supreme Court: Bad Faith Claim Inconsistent with Worker’s Comp

The Texas Supreme Court has concluded that while bad faith claims against workers’ compensation carriers are not permissible under the state’s Insurance Code, claims made under the Code against insurers for policy misrepresentation are allowable. With its decision in Texas …