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Heidi Lynn Gentry v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Date: 03-19-2024

Case Number: 5:23-cv-04006

Judge: Nathanael M. Cousins

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Santa Clara County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Scott E. Shaffman - 831-333-0321

Defendant's Attorney: Jan Jose, California insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.

Description:

San Jose, California insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

An insurance company has a legal duty to uphold its obligations under the terms of the policy. If they fail to do so, they breach the contract and may be liable for damages. A bad-faith breach of contract claim, generally, must be brought within four years from the date of the wrongful action.Nov 17, 2

Outcome:

03/19/2024 28 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 26 Clerk's Notice, --- Stipulation for Dismissal of Action with Prejudice --- filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Murray, Misty) (Filed on 3/19/2024) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

03/19/2024 29 ORDER GRANTING 28 Stipulation to Dismiss Action with Prejudice. Signed by Judge Nathanael M. Cousins on 3/19/2024. (lmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/19/2024) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Heidi Lynn Gentry v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company?

The outcome was: 03/19/2024 28 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 26 Clerk's Notice, --- Stipulation for Dismissal of Action with Prejudice --- filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Murray, Misty) (Filed on 3/19/2024) (Entered: 03/19/2024) 03/19/2024 29 ORDER GRANTING 28 Stipulation to Dismiss Action with Prejudice. Signed by Judge Nathanael M. Cousins on 3/19/2024. (lmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/19/2024) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

Which court heard Heidi Lynn Gentry v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Santa Clara County), CA. The presiding judge was Nathanael M. Cousins.

Who were the attorneys in Heidi Lynn Gentry v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company?

Plaintiff's attorney: Scott E. Shaffman - 831-333-0321. Defendant's attorney: Jan Jose, California insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant..

When was Heidi Lynn Gentry v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company decided?

This case was decided on March 19, 2024.