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Bryan Stokes and Amy Stokes v. Farmers Insurance Company, Inc.

Date: 03-22-2024

Case Number: 4:23-cv-00757

Judge: John A. Ross

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (St. Louis County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Ben Sansone - 314-863-0500

Defendant's Attorney: St. Louis, Missouri insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.

Description:
St. Louis, Missouri insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.



This case was filed in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, 23SL-CC01831, 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...



Outcome:
Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Bryan Stokes and Amy Stokes v. Farmers Insurance Company,...?

The outcome was: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.

Which court heard Bryan Stokes and Amy Stokes v. Farmers Insurance Company,...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (St. Louis County), MO. The presiding judge was John A. Ross.

Who were the attorneys in Bryan Stokes and Amy Stokes v. Farmers Insurance Company,...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Ben Sansone - 314-863-0500. Defendant's attorney: St. Louis, Missouri insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant..

When was Bryan Stokes and Amy Stokes v. Farmers Insurance Company,... decided?

This case was decided on March 22, 2024.