Thomas v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Holmes, J.:

Defendant, American Family Mutual Insurance Company (American Family), appeals from a judgment entered upon a jury verdict in an action by Gerald E. Thomas to recover for storm damage to his residence. Thomas was the insured in a “dwelling owners policy” insuring his residence at the time a windstorm caused damage to his roof. American Family attempted to settle the loss but its offer was refused and Thomas filed suit seeking damages in the amount of $3,165.19. The jury returned a verdict of $2,545.84, which was reduced by the trial court to…