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CONFIDENTIAL

Oct. 14, 1993

Breach of Contract
Insurance Bad Faith
Coverage Denied

Confidential

Settlement –  $90,000

Judge

Ronald S.W. Lew

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven M. Barnhill

Raymond H. Goettsch


Defendant

G. Arthur Meneses
(Initiative Legal Group APC)


Experts

Plaintiff

Nino D. Crisafulli
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiffs' (husband wife) townhome suffered damage allegedly due to rain water from heavy storms on March 18, 1991, and March 19, 1991. Defendant insurance company inspected the premises, but concluded that the costs of repairing covered damages totalling $192 following the subtraction of the deductible.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they offered $75,000 and Plaintiffs demanded $250,000.

Damages

$44,369 policy benefits; $11,062 in interest; and attorney's fees (Plaintiffs requested punitive damages).

Injuries

Emotional distress.


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