Atlanta Casualty Co. v. Jones

The five-year-old daughter of plaintiff, Catherine Jones, was struck by an automobile insured by the defendant insurance company, Atlanta Casualty. Plaintiff sought recovery under the insurance contract for expenses she incurred in the medical treatment of her daughter. Payment was not made by the insurance company until more than 60 days had elapsed since reasonable proof of loss was made. Plaintiff brought suit to recover medical expenses and further sought attorney fees and penalty and punitive damages under Code Ann. § 56-3406b for the late payment of benefits. The trial court awarded…