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Charles Smith v. Knightbrook Insurance Company

Date: 02-20-2024

Case Number: 2:23-cv-04180

Judge: Beth Phillips

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Cole County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:





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Defendant's Attorney: Jefferson City, Missouri insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.

Description:
Jefferson City, Missouri insurance defense lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory seeking a declaratory judgment.



An insurer is obligated to provide a defense, but fails to do so, the insured has a cause of action for breach of contract. ' Where the insurer has an opportunity to settle a claim against its insured within the policy limits, but fails to do so, the insured may have an action for "bad faith" refusal to settle.
Outcome:
Clerk's ORDER OF DISMISSAL. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/20/2024)
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Charles Smith v. Knightbrook Insurance Company?

The outcome was: Clerk's ORDER OF DISMISSAL. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

Which court heard Charles Smith v. Knightbrook Insurance Company?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Cole County), MO. The presiding judge was Beth Phillips.

Who were the attorneys in Charles Smith v. Knightbrook Insurance Company?

Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Jefferson City Insurance Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Jefferson City, Missouri insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant..

When was Charles Smith v. Knightbrook Insurance Company decided?

This case was decided on February 20, 2024.