Barnes v. West

AMY, Judge.

liThe plaintiffs in this automobile accident suit settled with the plaintiff/ear-owner’s uninsured motorist insurer. After the insurer allegedly failed to remit the settlement funds within thirty days, the plaintiffs filed a motion for penalties. The trial court granted the motion and imposed a $5,000.00 penalty. The insurer appeals. For the following reasons, we reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

The underlying claims in this matter arise from an automobile accident. The plaintiffs’ vehicle was driven by Tony Barnes and owned by Shirley Cross, who was also a passenger. In…