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James and Gladys Lisanby v. USAA

Date: 06-28-2008

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court, Jackson County, Mississippi

Plaintiff's Attorney: Tom Thrash, singletary & Trash, Biloxi, Mississippi

Defendant's Attorney: Greg Copeland

Description:

James and Gladys Lisanby used USAA for bad faith breach of contract for failing to pay for damages to a beach house owned by them that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

USAA paid Plaintiffs $42,000 for wind damage and its contents but denied the bulk of their damage claim on the insurance policy that they both from USAA.

Outcome:

Plaintiffs' verdict for $909,000.00 including more than $478,000 for wind damage to their home, more $50,000 for the garage and cottage, $197,000 for contents, and $12,000 for living expenses. The jury also awarded the Lisanbys $86,000 each for emotional distress.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of James and Gladys Lisanby v. USAA?

The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $909,000.00 including more than $478,000 for wind damage to their home, more $50,000 for the garage and cottage, $197,000 for contents, and $12,000 for living expenses. The jury also awarded the Lisanbys $86,000 each for emotional distress.

Which court heard James and Gladys Lisanby v. USAA?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Jackson County, Mississippi, MS. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in James and Gladys Lisanby v. USAA?

Plaintiff's attorney: Tom Thrash, singletary & Trash, Biloxi, Mississippi. Defendant's attorney: Greg Copeland.

When was James and Gladys Lisanby v. USAA decided?

This case was decided on June 28, 2008.