Appraisal

State Farm Wins Texas Worn-Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Texas Hail Damage Cases, Expert Testimony, and the Very Unique Texas Concurrent Causation Rule

Nov 30, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Appraisal Award Vacated Due to Appraiser’s “Flat Fee” Schedule that Functions as a Prohibited Contingency Fee

Nov 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Let’s Play “Guess the Umpire!”

Nov 22, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Appraisal Whiplash: Court Rules You Can’t Back Out Once You’re In

Nov 16, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Appraiser Qualifications and Bad Faith Suits Against Policyholders in California—Chubb’s Attempt to Vacate Huge Glass Fire Appraisal Award Largely Fails

Nov 12, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Hurricane Appraisal Gone Wrong: Umpire’s Contingent Fee Structure Leads to Vacated Award and Lawsuit

Nov 09, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Timely Payment of an Appraisal Award Does Not Mean the Claim Was Handled in Good Faith

Sep 23, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Appraising Facts Regarding Business Income Loss Much More Efficiently Than Litigating and Then Appraising Business Interruption Losses

Sep 10, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Can an Appraisal Panel Determine the Period of Restoration for a Business Interruption Dispute? Does the Panel Have to State the Period of Restoration In the Appraisal Award?

Sep 09, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Preserving and Presenting Personal Property Evidence Before and After Demands For Appraisal—How Nationwide Licked a Texas Attorney

Aug 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Are Umpires in an Insurance Appraisal Immune from Being Sued?

Aug 24, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Is It Proper or Ethical to Race to Get an Umpire Appointed Without Informing the Other Party?

Aug 20, 2024 By Chip Merlin