Juedeman v. National Farmers Union Property & Casualty Co.

Plaintiff Cindy Juedeman, mother of Erich Burkstrand, brought suit individually, and as conservator of the estate of Erich Burkstrand against National Farmers Union Property and Casualty Company (Farmers Union) for bad faith under § 33-18-201, which prohibits unfair claims settlement practices. The Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Farmers Union. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

The issues on appeal are restated as follows:

1. Did the District Court properly grant defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim of…