DeGroot v. Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Iowa

The plaintiff, Paul DeGroot, brought suit against the defendant, Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, seeking redress for damage sustained to his vegetable crop which was covered under a policy of insurance issued by the defendant. The defendant moved to dismiss on the basis that the policy’s appraisal remedy was binding upon the parties. The trial court denied the defendant’s motion, and the defendants filed this appeal pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 308 (134 111. 2d R. 308). We affirm.

The plaintiff purchased hail insurance from the defendant for the 1993 growing season. The policy…