Fontenot v. Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
YELVERTON, Judge.
James R. Fontenot, the insured under a homeowner's policy, brought this action seeking insurance recovery for the theft of a three-wheel motorcycle. The lower court found for the insured, resolving what the court regarded as ambiguities in the policy in Fontenot’s favor. The insurer, Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, appealed, and the policyholder answered the appeal seeking attorney’s fees and penalties. We reverse, finding no coverage, and render judgment in favor of the insurer.
Fontenot owned a Honda three-wheel motorcycle which was stolen from his home. The…
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