Parties Dispute Standing Under Stowers Doctrine In Texas High Court

Mealey's (March 27, 2019, 9:49 AM EDT) -- AUSTIN, Texas — Insurers and claimants recently filed briefs in the Texas Supreme Court, disputing whether an appeals court’s decision that held that the Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act of Texas (MLIIA) conferred direct standing on claimants to file an action under an insurance doctrine should be upheld (Truck Insurance Exchange & Team Health, Inc.  v. Marcus Hernandez And Diane Hernandez, No. 18-0717, Texas Sup.)....