Barron v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

FRED W. JONES, Jr., Judge.

James A. Barron sued State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company under the medical payments provision of an insurance policy that was in effect on a vehicle that Barron’s minor daughter, Barbara, was driving when she was injured. The trial judge found the nonpayment by State Farm to be arbitrary and capricious and awarded the father the amount sued for, 100% in penalties, and $7,000 attorney fees. State Farm appealed. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

James A. Barron and Ruby Irene Kirkland Barron were divorced in Mississippi on December 13, 1974. Pursuant to…