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Matthew K. Lamb v. State Farm mutual Auto Insurance Companies
Date: 09-16-1999
Case Number: A99A1182
Judge: Unknown
Court: Superior Court, Georgia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
Conversion - On March 9, 1996, Lamb was injured and his car sustained
severe damage in a collision with Sally Soggs, State Farm's
insured. A State Farm appraiser deemed Lamb's 1987 Honda
CRX, which had in excess of 177,000 miles, to be a total loss.
While settlement negotiations were pending, State Farm arranged
for Lamb's Honda to be towed to Atlanta. Lamb then brought the
underlying action for conversion. Lamb brought a separate lawsuit against Soggs for his
alleged personal injuries and the property damage to his vehicle.
severe damage in a collision with Sally Soggs, State Farm's
insured. A State Farm appraiser deemed Lamb's 1987 Honda
CRX, which had in excess of 177,000 miles, to be a total loss.
While settlement negotiations were pending, State Farm arranged
for Lamb's Honda to be towed to Atlanta. Lamb then brought the
underlying action for conversion. Lamb brought a separate lawsuit against Soggs for his
alleged personal injuries and the property damage to his vehicle.
Outcome:
After the trial court directed a
defense verdict on Lamb's claims for punitive damages, attorney
fees, and expenses of litigation, Lamb voluntarily dismissed his
case.
defense verdict on Lamb's claims for punitive damages, attorney
fees, and expenses of litigation, Lamb voluntarily dismissed his
case.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Affirmed by the Georgia Court of Appeals. See: ___ Ga. App. ___ (1999), ___ S.E.2d ___. Note: The above date reflects the appellate court decision date, not the original trial date. Reported by kkm.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Matthew K. Lamb v. State Farm mutual Auto Insurance Compa...?
The outcome was: After the trial court directed a defense verdict on Lamb's claims for punitive damages, attorney fees, and expenses of litigation, Lamb voluntarily dismissed his case.
Which court heard Matthew K. Lamb v. State Farm mutual Auto Insurance Compa...?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Matthew K. Lamb v. State Farm mutual Auto Insurance Compa...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Matthew K. Lamb v. State Farm mutual Auto Insurance Compa... decided?
This case was decided on September 16, 1999.