Fenton v. Federal Insurance Administrator

RONEY, Circuit Judge:

This controversy arises under the Federal Crime Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C.A. § 1749bbb-10a et seq. (1980). Plaintiff recovered for burglary losses under an insurance policy issued pursuant to the Act. On appeal, defendants argue that the policy had lapsed prior to the burglary for nonpayment of an installment premium. We affirm the district court’s decision that the nonpayment was excused because plaintiff .failed to receive the bill notifying her that the installment was due.

Plaintiff cross-appeals from the denial of attorney’s fees, which she claims are allowable under…