The Texas Supreme Court granted mandamus, agreeing that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the insurers’ motion to compel appraisal because of existing coverage issues. In re ACE American Ins. Co., 2026 Tex. LEXIS 411 (Tex. May 8, 2026).

The insured owned, leased and managed commercial properties nationwide. Several insurers collectively insured these properties under various commercial property policies. The insured’s property at issue was a food-distribution warehouse in Dallas.