Burgess v. Mid-Century Insurance Co.

Opinion by

Judge TURSI.

Defendant, Mid-Century Insurance Company, appeals the judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff, Doris Burgess, on her breach of contract claim under the terms of Colorado’s no-fault statute, on her bad faith claim, and on her claim for exemplary damages. Plaintiff cross-appeals the trial court’s order reducing the damages awarded on the statutory willful and wanton claim. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Plaintiff was injured in a car accident on August 5, 1986. She was insured under a no-fault policy issued by defendant.

Plaintiff immediately sought…