Legal Opinion
Hammack v. Resolute Fire Insurance
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided June 10, 1957No. 41236PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McCALEB, Justice.
This is a suit on an automobile collision and comprehensive coverage insurance policy for the full cash value of a Willys-Jeepster automobile which was severely damaged and burned in a collision with another car on October 6, 1950, allegedly resulting in a total loss. Plaintiff, asserting that defendant failed to settle his claim within 60 days after it was furnished with proof of loss, also seeks recovery of statutory penalties and attorney fees provided for under R.S. 22:658.
Plaintiff avers in his petition that, shortly after the accident, the adjuster for defendant insurer…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Russ v. Union Oil Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1904
- Francois v. Maison Blanche Realty Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1913
- Chapin v. Federal Transportation Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1953
- Misuraca v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1942
- Hindelang v. Collord Motors, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1942
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