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A Liberty Mutual Insurance subsidiary is challenging Houston-based Patterson UTI Energy Inc. after the insurer was found at fault following its refusal to pay defense costs in a lawsuit.  The Fourteenth Court of Appeals upheld a Harris County trial court's dismissal of the case in Patterson's favor, but the Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case.

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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ