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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 2-Aug-2020

  Court Affirms $34.3M Jury Verdict Against State Farm Life Insurance

  The class action was filed in June 2016, in the Western District of Missouri by Michael Vogt and other individuals who owned universal life insurance policy form 94030 issued by State Farm. The lawsuit alleged that State Farm breached the terms of ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 30-Jul-2020

  TEXAS SCHOOLS ARE TO REOPEN CLASSROOMS ON THE STATE'S TIMETABLE

  After weeks of confusion and conflicting signals, Texas has settled into policies that effectively compel schools to reopen their classrooms this fall no later than eight weeks after the academic year begins, whether they want to or not. Teachers, ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Jul-2020

  Liberty Mutual Insurance Company pays up $11,816.00

  Liberty Mutual Insurance Company pays up $11,816.00 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company pays up $11,816.00 after initially claiming there was no damage. Dick Law Firm client can still sue for attorney fees and interest. This sum is after taking out any ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 24-Jul-2020

  How to read insurance claim settlement?

  How to read an insurance claim settlement? Reading an insurance claim settlement is easy as 1-2-3 using this basic formula: Recoverable Cost Value (RCV) – Depreciation = Actual Cash Value (ACV) Recoverable Cost Value is the replacement value of ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 20-Jul-2020

  Ohio calls to retroactively expand business interruption

  Ohio calls to retroactively expand business interruption Lawmakers in Ohio and Massachusetts have proposed bills that would retroactively expand business interruption insurance policies to cover companies’ losses attributable to the outbreak of ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 19-Jul-2020

  Can i cancel a home insurance claim?

  Can I Cancel a Home Insurance Claim? The simple answer is YES. Typically, this is called withdrawing the insurance claim. Independent insurance adjusters are known to encourage homeowners to withdraw valid home insurance claims. If an adjuster asked ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 19-Jul-2020

  COVID-19 and Your Business Insurance

  COVID-19 and Your Business Insurance By its very name, the coronavirus raises the question of whether it automatically excludes insurance companies from having to pony up for small business interruption claims related to the pandemic. A bill in ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 16-Jul-2020

  COVID-19 Insurance Claims Must Be Paid Promptly

  COVID-19 Insurance Claims Must Be Paid Promptly COVID-19 insurance coverage articles written over the past several weeks are a mixed bag — some articles paint an optimistic picture, where coverage is a possibility or a certainty, whereas others ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 14-Jul-2020

  Insurers Hit with Lawsuit on Refusal to Pay COVID-19 Claims

  Insurers Hit with Lawsuit on Refusal to Pay COVID-19 Claims A class action lawsuit has been filed against Canada’s top indemnity insurers for breach of contract in their refusal to pay business interruption claims from the COVID-19 crisis. ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 13-Jul-2020

  Allstate Pays Up $18,249.14

  Allstate Pays Up $18,249.14 on an initially underpaid homeowner's insurance claim. Dick Law Firm's client still has the right to sue for attorney fees and interest it lost. -- YOU CAN OBTAIN A HIGHLY SKILLED INSURANCE LAWYER If your insurance ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 13-Jul-2020

  Because We Care at HCDE

  HCDE Fifth Ward Head Start Care Package Distribution Harris County Department of Education Head Start staff distributes "Be Cause we Care" food packages to families of students served by the Fifth Ward. Some 400 care packages have been ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 9-Jul-2020

  SIGN THE PETITION - KEEP EDUCATION SAFE AMIDST COVID-19

  Teachers and students across the country await the systemic changes in the education system this upcoming school year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Many teachers fear for the safety and well-being of their students and themselves. “I’m ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 9-Jul-2020

  TOP 3 WORST INSURANCE COMPANIES

  1. State Farm 2. Allstate 3. Farmers Insurance TOP 3 WORST INSURANCE COMPANIES YOU ARE BETTER OFF HAVING NO INSURANCE AT ALL!

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 8-Jul-2020

  Perry vs USAA

  IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS ══════════ No. 19-0210 ══════════ DELLA R. PERRY, PETITIONER, v. UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION, RESPONDENT ══════════════════════════════════════════ ON PETITION FOR REVIEW FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 7-Jul-2020

  'Godzilla' Sahara Dust

  The "Godzilla" dust cloud from the Sahara heading towards the southeastern U.S. is one of the biggest recorded for 50 years. The cloud is expected to bring beautiful sunsets to states including Florida, Texas and Louisiana. The plume, which ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 4-Jul-2020

  More Concerns About State Farm Loyds

  MORE CONCERNS WITH STATE FARM During the covid-19 pandemic, State Farm advertised that it would give clients rebates. Kevin Mcclellan notes that State Farm increased his premiums and did not provide him a rebate. Unfortunately, State Farm is no ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 3-Jul-2020

  Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London pays up $65,348.86

  Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London pays a client of Dick Law Firm $65,348.86. The client is still entitled to sue for attorney fees it incurred and collect interest on money. certain underwriters at lloyds london certain underwriters at ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 3-Jul-2020

  Ex Parte

  Ex Parte Primary tabs Definition Ex parte is Latin for 'from one party.' Overview In the law, ex parte is used in several contexts. Legal Ethics In legal ethics, ex parte refers to improper contact with a party or a judge. Ethical rules ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 2-Jul-2020

  Insurance Lobbyist Enjoys Ex-Parte Communication

  Insurance lobbyist Steve Badger elicited ex-parte communication from TAPIA to influence Honorable Judge Linda Story. In response, judge appropriately marks "ex-parte communication" on letter. When dealing with Zelle or Steve Badger expect ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 1-Jul-2020

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 30-Jun-2020

  Certain Underwriters of Lloyds of London Pays Up 62k

  After initially denying the hurricane harvey claim, Certain Underwriters at Lloyds of London pays up $62,389.50 on windstorm damage claim to client of Dick Law Firm. Client can sue for attorney fees and statutory interest.

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 30-Jun-2020

  Amica Pays Up 34k!

  Amica pays up $33,532.91 on an insurance claim it initially underpaid to Dick Law Firm client. Client may sue Amica to recover attorney fees and interest it lost. 85% of Insurance Claims Are Underpaid! Homeowner's insurance is intended to cover ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 29-Jun-2020

  Does homeowners insurance cover water damage from leaking roof?

  Does homeowners insurance cover water damage from leaking roof? Generally, yes. Although some insurance companies may try to deny perfectly valid insurance claims by claiming that there wasn't a storm created opening. Instead, the water intrusion ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 29-Jun-2020

  Local Dentist files COVID-19 Insurance Claim

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Robert Klein has spent more than a decade building his dental practice. He has four offices stretching from Kearney to Kansas City. He’s never closed his doors until this past spring when non-essential businesses were ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 29-Jun-2020

  Clear Blue Pays Up 10k

  Clear blue insurance group pays in new money 9,758.33 after deductible and depreciation for an insurance claim it initially underpaid to client of Dick Law Firm. Client may sue insurance company to pay for client's attorney fees and statutory ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Jun-2020

  Allstate Texas Lloyds pays $57,463.27 in new money

  After initially underpaying a home fire loss for damage for a house. Allstate Texas Lloyds pays $57,463.27 in new money to client of Dick Law Firm. 85% of Insurance Claims Are Underpaid! Homeowner's insurance is intended to cover repair and other ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Jun-2020

  Is Patrick Sharkey a Bias Umpire?

  "I simply cannot see how the cherry picking of a sentence out of context is anything other than an attempt to justify a biased position" Allegations made that Patrick Sharkey of Jackson Walker is a bias umpire and is not competent to give a ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 25-Jun-2020

  Congratulations to Lucy Forbes on becoming a Director of State Bar of Texas

  Congratulations to Lucy Forbes in her recent election as Director of State Bar of Texas!

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 24-Jun-2020

  Gov Greg Abbott May Close Texas Second Time

  Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a new proclamation expanding local authority on outdoor gatherings. The proclamation allows mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, restrictions could only be ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Apr-2017

  Eric Dick Represents Charitable Man Against Religious Persecution by Houston

  Despite massive opposition from peoples of all cultures and creeds, the City of Houston approved its Charitable Feeding Ban in 2012. This controversial ordinance makes it a crime to distribute food contributions to more than five people without an ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 13-Jan-2017

  Eric Dick Named VP of Board of Trustees, Harris County Department of Education

  Attorney Eric Dick of Dick Law Firm in Houston has always been known as a legal professional with unparalleled abilities and an intentional focus on ethics. It is likely that these attributes and many more of his agreeable characteristics helped in ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 19-Dec-2016

  Attorney Eric Dick Elected to Harris County School Trustee

  Attorney Eric Dick has been elected to The Board of Trustees for the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE)! Elected to Precinct 4, Position 2 during the November 8 th general election, Eric will serve as one of seven elected board members and ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 5-Dec-2016

  Eric Dick Earns Second Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ Inclusion

  Attorney Eric Dick has been named to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ for the second year in a row! This accomplishment pays testament to Attorney Dick’s uncompromising dedication to excellence and solidifies his reputation as one of the most ...

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