Judge Dismisses Breach Of Contract, Bad Faith Claims, Allows PPCA Claim To Proceed

Mealey's (January 24, 2020, 11:44 AM EST) -- MCALLEN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Jan. 21 dismissed an insured’s breach of contract and bad faith claims against his homeowners insurer in a coverage dispute over wind and hail property damage but allowed the insured’s claim under the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act (PPCA) to remain (Fred Lopez v. Allstate Texas Lloyds, No. 18-260, S.D. Texas, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9390)....