Colonial Life & Accident Insurance v. McClain

Banke, Judge.

The appellant insurance company appeals a jury verdict awarding the appellee a full disability recovery under his insurance policy; a penalty against the appellant for its bad faith in discontinuing payments to the appellee; and an award for reasonable attorney fees incurred by the appellee in bringing this action.

The appellee was injured in an automobile accident on March 11, 1973. He sought disability coverage under his insurance policy with the appellant company. The policy provided for indemnity payments of $200 per month for one year when the insured sustained accidental…