Maldonado v. FIRST LIBERTY INS. CORP.

ORDER on Cross Motions for Summary Judgment

ADALBERTO JORDAN, District Judge.

For the reasons which follow, First Liberty’s motion [D.E. 36] for summary judgment is GRANTED, and Gabina Maldonado’s motion [D.E. 33] for summary judgment is denied.

I. Facts

This bad faith case arises from an automobile accident on or about January 5, 2004, 1 between Alvin Maldonado and Julia Clinche, as a result of which Mr. Maldonado died. Compl. at ¶ 7. Ms. Clinche was driving an automobile owned by her husband, Carlos Clinche, and insured by First Liberty with liability limits of $25,000 per person. See id. at ¶…