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Frederick Washington v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Date: 03-13-2024
Case Number: 4:24-cv-00031
Judge: R. Stan Baker
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia (Chatham County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Brent Savage, Sr. - 912-231-1140
Defendant's Attorney: John Holder Smith, Jr.
This case was filed in the State Court of Chatham County, Georgia, STCV23-02593, and was removed to federal court by State Farm Fire and Casualty CompanyState Farm Fire and Casualty Company.
O.C.G.A. § 33-4-6 provides that an insurance company which acts in bad faith may be liable to the insured, in addition to the loss itself, of not more than fifty percent of the liability or $5,000, whichever is greater, and all reasonable attorneys' fees.
The Plaintiff challenged the jurisdiction of the court and sought remand.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Frederick Washington v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company?
The outcome was: 03/13/2024 17 JUDGMENT entered remanding this case to the State Court of Chatham County, Georgia for further proceedings. Signed by District Judge R. Stan Baker on 3/13/24. (loh) (Entered: 03/13/2024)
Which court heard Frederick Washington v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia (Chatham County), GA. The presiding judge was R. Stan Baker.
Who were the attorneys in Frederick Washington v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company?
Plaintiff's attorney: Brent Savage, Sr. - 912-231-1140. Defendant's attorney: John Holder Smith, Jr..
When was Frederick Washington v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company decided?
This case was decided on March 13, 2024.