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King, Chapman & Broussard Consulting Group, Inc. and William Broussard v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA

Tex. App.—1st Dist.January 6, 2005No. 01-03-00989-CV
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Case Details

Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
summary judgment

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Breach of Contract

Outcome

National Union Fire Insurance Company prevailed on summary judgment, with the court affirming that the D&O policy's exclusions for contractual liability and prior litigation barred coverage for the Turner lawsuit against Broussard.

What This Ruling Means

**Insurance Dispute Between Consulting Firm and Insurance Company** This case involved a dispute between King, Chapman & Broussard Consulting Group and its owner William Broussard against National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh. The consulting firm and Broussard had some type of disagreement with their insurance company, though the specific details of what triggered the dispute are not clear from the available information. The case was heard by a Texas appeals court in January 2005. Unfortunately, the court's final decision and any financial damages awarded are not specified in the available case records. **What This Means for Workers:** While the limited details make it difficult to draw specific lessons, this case highlights the importance of understanding your employer's insurance coverage. Many workplace benefits and protections depend on your employer having proper insurance in place. Workers should be aware that disputes between employers and insurance companies can potentially affect workplace coverage, including workers' compensation, health benefits, or liability protection. If you work for a small consulting firm or similar business, it may be worth asking about what insurance protections are in place and staying informed about any coverage issues that could impact your job security or benefits.

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