Country Club of Johnston County, Inc. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

HUNTER, Judge.

Defendant-appellant Unites States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (“USF&G”) appeals the entry of judgment based upon a jury verdict concluding that USF&G committed an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-1.1 (1999), and awarding treble damages, and orders denying its motions and awarding costs and attorney’s fees. For reasons stated herein, we hold the trial court did not err in denying USF&G’s motions and in concluding that USF&G’s actions as found by the jury amounted to a violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-1.1.

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