Evans v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

OPINION

LEVY, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order dismissing appellants’ suit for fraud. Appellant, Robert Evans, initially brought suit for personal injuries arising from an automobile accident against David Hoag and his insurance carrier, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”). The suit was later amended to include a claim against Bert Simmons, a claims adjuster, and his employer, State Farm, for allegedly fraudulent settlement practices. Appellant’s counsel, James McGuire, joined as a party plaintiff on the fraud claim. The trial court subsequently dismissed the…