Steadman v. Sotelo

LTHOMAS F. DALEY, Judge.

This is an appeal by the plaintiff, Henry Steadman, from a judgment denying his request for penalties and attorneys’ fees.

FACTS:

Appellant’s son, Clay Steadman, was involved in an automobile accident while driving appellant’s car. Appellant filed suit against his uninsured motorist carrier, Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate), to recover for Clay’s personal injuries and property damage to the car. The petition included allegations that Allstate failed to timely pay his claim and that he was entitled to recover penalties and attorney fees. The parties stipulated that…