Deverman v. Country Mutual Insurance

This case arose out of a controversy between the plaintiff-insured and the defendant-insurer over the value of plaintiff’s automobile which was totally destroyed on January 21,1975. The car was insured by defendant and liability was admitted under collision coverage in the policy for the actual cash value less *50 deductible. A trial was held on the question of damages only and plaintiff was awarded *2,600 less *50 for the deductible; plaintiff was also awarded *547 storage charges and *150 attorney fees and *214.99 interest, the latter two items representing vexatious delay on the part of defendant. This appeal…