Clark v. State Farm Fire & Casualty
Docket Number: 05CV6797
Judge: The Honorable James F. Vano, Div 2
Defendant's Attorney: Jeffrey S. Nichols, Wallace, Saunders, Austin, Brown & Enochs
Type of Claim: Breach of Contract
Facts: Plaintiff claimed the theft of home remodeling tools and sought reimbursement from Defendant through his building contractor's policy. Defendant admitted the theft but claimed that because the theft was committed by Plaintiff's own employee it was excluded from policy coverage.
Damages Alleged: $12,150 tools; plus costs and attorney's fees.
Demand before trial: $12,150 plus $10,000 attorney's fees.
Offer before trial: $1,000 offer of judgment.
Verdict: For Defendant.