$8 million verdict for insurance bad faith after elderly man’s home is destroyed by fire. Los Angeles County.
Summary
Insurance company delayed and low-balled payment for re-building of home after fire; also intervened in plaintiff's case against a separate defendant, attempting to recover more for itself at plaintiff's expense.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior/B223849
- Type of Case: Insurance – Bad Faith, Claims Handling
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: Kabateck Brown Kellner LLP by Brian S. Kabateck and Joshua H. Haffner, Los AngelesGeragos & Geragos by Mark Geragos and Pat Harris, Los Angeles
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Attorney for the Defendant: Fonda & Fraser LLP by Michael A. O’Flaherty, GlendaleLaw Office of Jack T. Humes by Jack T. Humes, Agoura Hills