Texas Federal Judge Dismisses Insurer, Others In Storm Coverage Dispute

( October 19, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT) -- HOUSTON — Agreeing with a magistrate judge’s analysis that a man could not state a claim under Title 42 U.S. Code Section 1983 against his insurer and failed to properly serve four of the defendants in a suit stemming from the alleged underpayment of damages following a winter storm and other events, a federal judge in Texas adopted a report and recommendation and dismissed claims against the insurer with prejudice and against two adjusters, another company and its CEO without prejudice....