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John Johnson v. Allstate Indemnity Company
Date: 08-10-2007
Case Number: 4:03-cv-00658-AGF
Judge: Audrey G. Fleissig
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, (St. Louis County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Tom Hearne of Hearne and Pivac, Springfield, Missouri
and
David L. Steelman of Steelman and Gaunt, Rolla, Missouri
Defendant's Attorney:
David W. Cooper of Wagenfeld Levine, St. Louis, Missouri
John Johnson sued Allstate Indemnity Company on a defamation theory for accusing him of fraud in the presentation of a claim for a fire that destroyed Johnson's home, located seven miles north of Salem, on July 9, 2002.
Defendant asserted truth as its defense.
About This Case
What was the outcome of John Johnson v. Allstate Indemnity Company?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $900,000 in actual damages, $100,000 in punitive damages and $300,000 in pre-judgment interest.
Which court heard John Johnson v. Allstate Indemnity Company?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, (St. Louis County), MO. The presiding judge was Audrey G. Fleissig.
Who were the attorneys in John Johnson v. Allstate Indemnity Company?
Plaintiff's attorney: Tom Hearne of Hearne and Pivac, Springfield, Missouri and David L. Steelman of Steelman and Gaunt, Rolla, Missouri. Defendant's attorney: David W. Cooper of Wagenfeld Levine, St. Louis, Missouri.
When was John Johnson v. Allstate Indemnity Company decided?
This case was decided on August 10, 2007.