Alter Ego Claims Will Proceed in Premium Collection Action

DALLAS - In a suit seeking millions of dollars in premiums, a federal judge has refused to dismiss alter ego and tortuous interference with contract claims brought by a reinsurer against U.S. Auto Insurance Services Inc. and its affiliates. Lincoln General Insurance Co. v. U.S. Auto Insurance Services Inc., et al., No. 07-CV-1985 (N.D. Texas).

On April 29, Judge Jane J. Boyle of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the claims, brought by Lincoln General Insurance Co., met federal and state pleading guidelines. The judge dismissed, however, claims for breach of contract and breach …