DALLAS — Bill Brewer, the attorney representing Kevin M. Curley, the former president of Texans Insurance Group who was fired in April 2007, said Texans Credit Union is "playing semantics" and technically, the executive has not been allowed back on the job even though an arbitrator ruled he was entitled to return to his post.
Curley is the former president of Curley Insurance Group LLC, which was bought by $2 billion Texans CU in January 2007. The conglomerate of companies became Texans Insurance Group with Curley remaining on staff. Curley was terminated in April 2007 and filed a claim against the CUSO citing a breach of a three-year employment agreement that was to end on Dec. 31, 2009. On July 8, a Texas arbitrator ruled in favor of Curley saying he was entitled to his job back and back pay and benefits.
In a Sept. 4 e-mail, Texans CU Executive Vice President Matt Davis confirmed with Credit Union Times that Curley was "reinstated" on Sept 1. However, Brewer said shortly after the July 8 arbitration hearing, Curley attempted to return to work but was told "not to report." Curley was paid $350,000 in back pay but is still waiting on additional benefit and legal fee compensation, Brewer said, adding he is not sure if the former CUSO president is on the payroll.
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"They're playing semantic games. They have refused to allow him to return," Brewer said. "That's despite several letters sent reminding [Texans] that he is ready, willing, able and in fact, anxious to return."
Brewer said Curley was told that he would have to report to Gary Kirkindoll, president of Texans Services Group and David Addison, president/CEO of Texans CU. Curley has not been allowed on the CUSO's premises and to talk to any of its employees, Brewer said.
A comment from Texans CU was not immediately available.
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