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Norma O’Neal v. Nationwide Insurance

Date: 11-11-2011

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Court: Circuit Court, Hamilton County, Tennessee

Plaintiff's Attorney: Hubert Hamilton and Patrick Cruise

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Description:
Norma O'Neal sued Nationwide Insurance on a bad faith breach of insurance contract claiming that Nationwide had not factual basis for refusing to compensate her for the damages that she sustained when her house burned down as a result of a Christmas tree fire on November 11, 2011. Plaintiff claimed that despite evidence of an electrical event at the receptacle adjacent to the Christmas tree, Nationwide continued to contend that the fire was intentionally set by a member of the family.

Nationwide denied wrongdoing.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $784,676.65
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Norma O’Neal v. Nationwide Insurance?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $784,676.65

Which court heard Norma O’Neal v. Nationwide Insurance?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Hamilton County, Tennessee, TN.

Who were the attorneys in Norma O’Neal v. Nationwide Insurance?

Plaintiff's attorney: Hubert Hamilton and Patrick Cruise.

When was Norma O’Neal v. Nationwide Insurance decided?

This case was decided on November 11, 2011.