Legal Opinion
Cormier v. Lone Star Life Insurance Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided December 23, 1986No. 85-179PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
H. CHARLES GAUDIN, Judge Pro Tern.
This 27th Judicial District Court litigation was instituted by Jerry Cormier, seeking benefits from Lone Star Life Insurance Company in accord with terms of a hospitalization policy issued by Lone Star. Following a bench trial, Mr. Cormier was awarded $6,230.72, which included $1,365.36 due under terms of the policy, an equal amount as a penalty and $3,500.00 as attorney fees.
The trial judge further decided that the policy was still in full force and effect as Lone Star had not cancelled by complying with LSA-R.S. 22:213(B)(7) or Section 6, page 17 of the…
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- Arceneaux v. DomingueSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1978
- Carter v. Benevolent Life Insurance Company, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1974
- Hebert v. Woodruff's Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1944
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