Langford v. Federated Guaranty Mutual Insurance Co.

HORNSBY, Chief Justice.

Phillip Langford appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Federated Guaranty Insurance Company.1 Langford had sued Federated, alleging fraud and breach of contract in Federated’s handling of his insurance claim.

The trial court in its order granting summary judgment found, and the parties do not disagree, the following facts to be undisputed:

“UNDISPUTED FACTS

“On or about the 8th day of January, 1986 plaintiff purchased a policy of insurance from Federated Guaranty Mutual Insurance Company which has since changed its name to Alfa Mutual General Insurance Company (Alfa…