Lininger v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

THEIS, District Judge.

The Liningers, plaintiffs in this action, were sued by the Simmonses for negligent and fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of warranty in connection with of the sale of the Liningers’ home to the Simmonses. Plaintiffs made a demand under their homeowner’s policy with the defendant, State Farm. Defendant denied coverage and refused to provide a defense to the lawsuit. The jury found in favor of the Simmonses on the negligent misrepresentation claim, but in favor of the Liningers on the remaining claims. The jury found the Simmonses forty-nine…