Norman v. American National Fire Insurance

Defendant, American National Fire Insurance Company, appeals from a jury verdict in the circuit court of Williamson County against defendant and for plaintiffs, Charles Norman and Susan Norman, for damages due to a residential fire on February 10, 1984, for which there was alleged coverage under a homeowners’ policy. Additionally, the trial court imposed penalties under section 155 of the Insurance Code (the Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 73, par. 767). Judgment was entered on the verdict in the amount of $213,028.90. Plaintiffs were also awarded prejudgment interest at the rate of 5% per…