Friedman v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Sognier, Judge.

Hirsch Friedman appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its exclusive agent, David Chandler, on his claim of fraudulent misrepresentation.

Appellant obtained a policy of automobile insurance from appellee State Farm (hereinafter appellee) in 1973. The policy provided for $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. By deposition and affidavit, appellant stated that between 1973 and 1982 appellee’s agent, appellee Chandler (hereinafter Chandler), represented to appellant that the policy…