Benke v. Mukwonago-Vernon Mutual Insurance

An insurance company debated the stable owners’ claim for windstorm damage, claiming the collapse of the owners’ building was due, instead, to snow. The stable owners sued, and a jury found that wind caused the damage, thus making the insurer responsible for coverage. The stable owners further claimed that the insurance company had failed to exercise proper care in investigating the claim. The jury agreed, found bad faith and also awarded punitive damages. We affirm the findings of coverage and bad faith but reverse the finding of punitive damages. The stable owners cross-appeal, claiming…