Schurmann v. Neau

¶1. Rainald Schurmann appeals a judgment dismissing his claims for misrepresentation against Guy Neau, an independent insurance agent, from whom he purchased a disability insurance policy that Schurmann claims did not provide the level of insurance he had requested and Neau said had been approved by the Franklin Life Insurance Company. Because we conclude that material issues of fact exist which, if proved, would entitle Schurmann to relief, we reverse the circuit court's summary judgment dismissing the amended complaint, and we remand for a trial on the merits.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. Schurmann…