In Re Layton

EAST, District Judge.

The petitioner/bankrupt is aggrieved by and seeks a review of an order of the Referee confirming the sale of the sole asset of the petitioner’s estate, being a putative claim for $15,000 against State Farm Automobile Insurance Company, arising out of alleged misconduct or negligence of the insurance company in failing to settle out of court within the coverage of the policy limits, and thereby permitting petitioner to suffer judgment for a substantial amount in excess of the insurance coverage.

Petitioner contends:

1) That the alleged wrongful conduct by State Farm did not…