Bifurcation Of Extracontractual Claims In Storm Damage Dispute Not Warranted

( August 5, 2025, 1:07 PM EDT) -- SHERMAN, Texas — Bifurcation of an insured’s breach of contract claim from the insured’s extracontractual claims is not warranted because the property insurer failed to meet its burden of showing that bifurcation would be economical or that the insurer would be prejudiced if the claims are tried together, a Texas federal magistrate judge said in denying the insurer’s motion....