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Christina Alford v. Economy Fire and Casualty Company

Date: 02-07-2024

Case Number: 4:23-cv-00462

Judge: Stephen R. Bough

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

Plaintiff's Attorney:





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

Description:
Kansas City, Missouri insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract

theory.



This case was filed in the Jackson County, at Independence, MO, 2316-CV11345, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.



To prove a bad faith refusal to settle claim, the plaintiff must show the insurer reserved the exclusive right to contest or settle any claim, the insurer prohibited the insured from voluntarily assuming any liability or settling any claims without consent, and the insurer acted fraudulently or in bad faith by refusing to pay the insured's claim.
Outcome:
02/07/2024 17 STIPULATION of dismissal by Economy Fire and Casualty Company. (Williams, Chapman) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

02/07/2024 18 Before the Court is a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice. (Doc. #17.) Upon review, the dismissal is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, with each party to bear their own costs. Signed on 2/7/24 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Diefenbach, Tracy) (Entered: 02/07/2024)
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What was the outcome of Christina Alford v. Economy Fire and Casualty Company?

The outcome was: 02/07/2024 17 STIPULATION of dismissal by Economy Fire and Casualty Company. (Williams, Chapman) (Entered: 02/07/2024) 02/07/2024 18 Before the Court is a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice. (Doc. #17.) Upon review, the dismissal is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, with each party to bear their own costs. Signed on 2/7/24 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Diefenbach, Tracy) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

Which court heard Christina Alford v. Economy Fire and Casualty Company?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Jackson County), MO. The presiding judge was Stephen R. Bough.

Who were the attorneys in Christina Alford v. Economy Fire and Casualty Company?

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

When was Christina Alford v. Economy Fire and Casualty Company decided?

This case was decided on February 7, 2024.