Cohen v. New York Property Insurance Underwriting Ass'n
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Sullivan, J.
At issue are the merits of a complaint seeking punitive damages from an insurer based on its conduct in the handling of a claim under the New York standard fire insurance policy. Plaintiffs insureds contend that the insurer’s unreasonable delay in the processing of their claim constituted a willful, wanton and malicious breach of its contractual obligations, causing them great mental anguish and distress. In addition to punitive damages, plaintiffs seek to recover compensatory damages under the policy for their actual loss. The matter is before us on an appeal…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Walker v. SheldonNew York Court of Appeals · 1961
- Gordon v. Nationwide Mutual InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1972
- Brassil v. . Maryland Casualty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1914
- Hamilton v. . Third Avenue Railroad Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1873
- Sukup v. State of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1967
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- Sam N. Farlow v. Union Central Life Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1989
- Roldan v. Allstate InsuranceAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989
- Spinosa v. WeinsteinAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
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