Ricks v. Hanover Insurance

Pope, Judge.

Appellant Edgar Ricks appeals from the trial court’s grant of partial summary judgment in favor of appellee the Hanover Insurance Company on appellant’s claim for penalties, attorney fees and punitive damages pursuant to OCGA § 33-34-6. Held:

1. Appellee’s motion to dismiss the appeal on the ground that appellant has failed to adhere to the rules of this court by omitting specific references to the record in support of the statement of facts contained in his brief is denied. See, e.g., Gerdes v. Dziewinski, 182 Ga. App. 764 (1) (357 SE2d 110) (1987).

2. OCGA § 33-34-6 provides, in…