Allstate Insurance v. Walker

Barnes, Judge.

Ricky and Tammy Walker sued Allstate Insurance Company, claiming that they were entitled to recover under their automobile insurance policy for the theft of their van and were entitled to bad faith penalties and attorney fees for Allstate’s failure to pay their claim. Allstate answered and after discovery moved for summary judgment, arguing that the Walkers failed to give notice of the loss “as soon as possible” as required by the policy; that their loss was not covered under their policy; and that it was not liable for penalties because 60 days had not passed between the…