Karl A. Schulz authored the article, "Defendants’ Claims for Attorney’s Fees and Costs Under the Texas Insurance" for the University of Houston's Fall 2026 Journal of Consumer & Commercial Law. In the article, Karl examines the circumstances under which defendants may recover attorney’s fees and court costs when facing claims under the Texas Insurance Code and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).

Karl also analyzes the statutory framework and key case law interpreting what constitutes a “groundless” claim, bad faith, and harassment. He also highlights examples of successful and unsuccessful fee-recovery efforts, discusses pleading and evidentiary requirements, and outlines practical considerations for pursuing these claims in litigation.

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