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Joanna Quarles Matlock v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, et al.

Date: 03-08-2024

Case Number: 5:22-cv-00160

Judge: Benjamin Beaton

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (McCracken County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jack N. Lackey - 270-886-6800

Defendant's Attorney: Paducah, Kentucky insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.

Description:
Paducah, Kentucky insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of contract theory.



This case was filed in the Christian Circuit Court, 22-CI-00820, and was removed to federal court.



"Insurers are required to honor the terms of the insurance policy and handle claims fairly and timely. However, many insurance companies will use tactics designed to drag out the claims process and payout less than they should on a valid claim.



Kentucky has laws designed to deal with bad faith insurance claims, including the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act and the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (UCSPA). Under these statutes, victims of bad faith insurance practices can recover compensation – sometimes significantly more than the actual value of their underlying insurance claim." Morgan Collins

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

What was the outcome of Joanna Quarles Matlock v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Com...?

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

Which court heard Joanna Quarles Matlock v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Com...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (McCracken County), KY. The presiding judge was Benjamin Beaton.

Who were the attorneys in Joanna Quarles Matlock v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Com...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Jack N. Lackey - 270-886-6800. Defendant's attorney: Paducah, Kentucky insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant..

When was Joanna Quarles Matlock v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Com... decided?

This case was decided on March 8, 2024.