In 2021, a Dallas home's flooring was damaged after a neighbour's frozen pipes burst; the insurer paid $4,261 but homeowners later sought $58,150 in repairs, and an October 22 court rejected the delayed claim

• A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Dallas homeowners who sought more than $58,000 for water damage.
• The court ruled that their legal action against State Farm was filed after the deadline set by their insurance policy had expired.
• The dispute began during severe weather in February 2021, when water pipes at a neighbouring property froze and burst.