What’s Next
Old Republic has not yet responded to the federal lawsuit, and counsel information was not available in court records. The company will likely have 21 days to file an answer or motion to dismiss once properly served.
Key upcoming developments to watch:
- Old Republic’s initial response and potential counterclaims
- Discovery battles over internal communications and claims handling protocols
- Potential settlement negotiations, though the bad faith allegations may complicate any resolution
- Parallel proceedings in the Everest coverage dispute
The case could set important precedent for third-party administrator oversight requirements and notice obligations to excess carriers.
Primary Sources:
- Federal Complaint – Gomez v. Old Republic Insurance Co., Case No. 3:25-cv-01480 (D. Conn., filed this week)
- Connecticut State Court Judgment Records (March 2025)
Legal Representation:
- For Gomez: Brian M. Flood and Jonathan T. Bak (The Flood Law Firm LLC); James J. Healy (Cowdery Murphy & Healy LLC)
- For Old Republic: Counsel information not yet available
🛑 It should be noted that the assertions in this federal lawsuit are merely allegations and have not been proven in a court of law.
