Brand v. Boatmen's Bank of Cape Girardeau

KAROHL, Judge.

Plaintiff, Lavonda Brand, sued Boatmen’s Bank of Cape Girardeau, Boatmen’s Life Insurance Co. and an employee of the bank seeking to recover approximately $4500 due under a credit life insurance policy, interest and damages for vexatious refusal to pay pursuant to § 375.420 RSMo 1986. Plaintiff also sought punitive damages from Boatmen’s Life Insurance Company and James Reinagel, the employee defendant. Plaintiff claims defendant life insurance company failed to pay the amount due and owing after the death of her husband Fred Brand. The case was submitted to the trial court on…