BECK V. FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
701 P.2d 795 (1985)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a summary judgment dismissing a claim against
an insurance company. Beck (P) appealed an order, which granted summary judgment in favor of
Farmers (D) on P's allegations that D had refused in bad faith to settle a claim for
uninsured motorist benefits.
FACTS: Beck (P) injured his knee in a hit and run accident. The owner of the car that hit
P had asserted that the car had been stolen and she denied any liability for the accident. P
filed a claim against the car owner and then against his own insurance company under its no
fault provisions. Farmers (D) paid P for the policy limits for medical expenses and monies
for lost wages. P then submitted a claim for the policy limit for general damages ($20,000).
D's adjuster rejected the claim. P filed suit against D for a breach of good faith and fair
dealing. Eventually the suit was bifurcated and one part for the damages was settled at
$15,000 and the suit for the violation of the good faith and fair dealing proceeded to
trial. D moved to dismiss that latter action and it was granted. P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
Get
free access to the entire content for Mac, PC or Online
for 2-3 days and free samples
of all kinds of products.
for 2-3 days and free samples of all kinds of products.
https://bsmsphd.com
© 2007-2016 Abn Study Partner
No comments:
Post a Comment