Allstate Indemnity Co. v. Blackgoat

This case concerns whether pre-judgment interest should be awarded. Based on our review, we reverse the Kayenta District Court, and award pre-judgment interest.

I

The relevant facts are as follows. Appellants Suzie and Lanison Blackgoat (Blackgoats) are the guardians of the minor children of Carl Holly and Valerie Little Holly (Holly children). Carl and Valerie died in a car accident on the Navajo Reservation near Red Mesa, Arizona. Appellee Allstate (Allstate) is the insurance company for the driver of the other vehicle. Through their attorney, the Blackgoats sent Allstate a letter several…