Clinton v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Eberhardt, Judge.

The conduct of the adjuster for State Farm in this case was reprehensible if the allegations as to it are true. The plaintiff says he was lulled into a sense of propriety in following the advice and suggestions against taking any action —such as the employment of an attorney for the preservation or enforcement of his rights—until his rights became barred, and he thus was choused. There are provisions in the Insurance Code for investigation by the Commissioner of complaints against the conduct of an adjuster. See Code Ann. § 56-209 et seq. Whether these be ample to prevent the…