Myers v. Workmen's Auto Insurance
Idaho Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
SCHROEDER, Justice.
Jessica Myers (Myers) sued her insurance company, Workmen’s Auto Insurance Company (Workmen’s Auto), for breach of contract based on the alleged failure of Workmen’s Auto to settle or otherwise defend against two lawsuits which were filed against Myers as a result of an auto accident. Following trial, the jury awarded Myers both nominal and punitive damages. Workmen’s Auto appeals.
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FACTUAL & PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On March 24, 1998, Myers was involved in an auto accident with another vehicle driven by Joyce Phillips (Phillips). Phillips was insured by Allstate Insurance…
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