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Republic Insurance v. Hires

Nevada Supreme Court

Decided May 2, 1991No. 19426PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

*318OPINION

By the Court,

Young, J.:

A jury awarded Jack A. Hires $22.5 million in punitive damages because of the manner in which Republic Insurance Company treated Hires in connection with payment of an insurance claim.

FACTS

Before leaving on a weekend trip to California, Hires secured his home in Sparks and asked his neighbor, Doug France, to maintain the swimming pool. Soon after reaching his destination, Hires received a telephone call from France who told him that his house had been “robbed.” Hires immediately returned to Sparks. He found extensive damage to the residence and furniture; in…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance v. HaslipSupreme Court of the United States · 1991
  2. K Mart Corp. v. PonsockNevada Supreme Court · 1987
  3. Ace Truck & Equipment Rentals, Inc. v. KahnNevada Supreme Court · 1987

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Garnes v. Fleming Landfill, Inc.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1991
  2. Dunn v. HOVICCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1993
  3. Alexander & Alexander, Inc. v. B. Dixon Evander & Associates, Inc.Court of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1991
  4. Sierra Foods v. WilliamsNevada Supreme Court · 1991
  5. William Dunn Hess Oil Virgin Islands Corp. v. Hovic Amerada Hess Corp. Keene Corporation v. The Litwin Corporation Litwin Panamerican Corp. Borinquen Insulation Co. Owens-Corning Fiberglas CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1993

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