San Diego Independent School District
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2005-2006
While a partner at Ortiz & Millin LP, John Millin represented San Diego ISD in this insurance bad-faith litigation case involving a property damage claim of water intrusion and mold growth at three different school campuses. The client was extremely pleased with the results. After trying the case before a panel of arbitrators for four months, the insurer, Zurich North America, paid the seven-figure arbitration award within 15 days.
Freer Independent School District
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2005-2006
While a partner at Ortiz & Millin LP, John Millin handled this insurance bad-faith litigation case. He advocated on behalf of Freer ISD involving a property damage claim due to water intrusion and mold growth at their main high school campus. A six-figure arbitration award was obtained after the case was tried before a panel of arbitrators for eight weeks. The client received payment from the insurer, Zurich North America, within 15 days.
Donna Independent School District
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2006-2008
While a partner at Ortiz & Millin LP, John Millin served as lead counsel in representing Donna ISD in this complex, multi-facility construction defect case. After six months of intense discovery, the general contractor and its subcontractors agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement before trial.
Brooks County Independent School District
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2005-2008
John Millin, on behalf of Ortiz & Millin LP, represented Brooks County ISD in this insurance bad-faith litigation case that involved a property damage claim filed as a result of water intrusion and mold growth at four school campuses. A seven-figure arbitration award was obtained after trying the case before a panel of arbitrators. Payment was received from the insurer, Zurich North America, within 15 days.
Lone Star National Bank, Brownsville
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2007-2008
In this insurance bad-faith litigation case, John Millin represented Lone Star National Bank after a property damage claim was filed due to water intrusion at their six-story office building in Brownsville, TX. The case settled before trial for a confidential six-figure amount, allowing the client to make any and all repairs.
Tortuga Bay Condominiums, South Padre Island
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2008-2010
Gina and John Millin represented this HOA in this insurance bad-faith litigation case involving a property damage claim after property was damaged by water intrusion during Hurricane Dolly in July of 2008. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association settled before trial for a confidential six-figure amount.
First Church of the Nazarene, Harlingen
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2008-2010
After water intrusion damaged this client’s property during Hurricane Dolly in July of 2008, we advocated on their behalf in this insurance bad-faith litigation case. We settled with the insurer before trial for a confidential six-figure amount covering the cost of repairs.
Trenton View Shopping Center, McAllen
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2013-2014
After water intrusion damaged this client’s property during the McAllen Hail Storm in March of 2012, we challenged the insurer’s inadequate and insufficient adjustment of the property damage in an insurance bad-faith case. We settled with the insurer before trial for a confidential six-figure amount covering the cost of repairs.
Lindsay Diaz lost her duplex home in Rowlett, Texas when Seagoville based Billy L Nabors Demolition mistakenly tore down the house following a rash of deadly tornados in late December 2015. Unfortunately, individuals who have suffered damage to their home or property because of a negligent act by a business or corporation often encounter difficulty […]
“Know what to look for to avoid claim denials.” Dealing with a major illness is enough stress as it is. There’s no reason any one should add to your burdens, but sometimes insurance companies can make it downright difficult in helping you get the resolution you need by denying your claim and leaving you with […]
Millin & Millin PLLC is pleased to announce that Gina Karam Millin has joined the Board of Directors of the Texas Civil Rights Project. TCRP believes that legal advocacy and litigation are critical tools to protect and advance the civil rights of everyone in Texas, particularly our state’s most vulnerable populations, and to effect positive […]
Every insurance company owes it to their policyholders to act in good faith. When an insured individual has been involved in a circumstance that directly affects his or her way of life, the policyholder usually files an insurance claim immediately so that compensation can be granted and to diminish unexpected financial burdens. Lamentably, policyholders face […]
