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John Rafinskin v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Date: 10-29-2005
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: District Court, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Paul F. Schweiger of Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey, Ltd., Duluth, Minnesota
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Bad faith breach of contract claim by John Rafinskin against Western National Mutual Insurance Co. for failing to pay benefits under Mr. Rafinskin's uninsured motorist insurance policy for damages and injuries sustained by Mr. Rafinskin relating to the death of his son in an automobile accident. Ryan Rafinskin, age 27, was a passenger in a car driven by Tracy Darveaux that went out of control and left the road on April 24, 2004.
Western National Mutual denied Mr. Rafinskin's claim because it had previously told him that it would cancel his insurance if Rryan moved back into his father's home because of the son's previous driving record, which he had done six months before the fatal accident.
About This Case
What was the outcome of John Rafinskin v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co.?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $730,839.00 including $10,839.16 for funeral expenses, $120,000 for past damages, and $600,000 for future damages.
Which court heard John Rafinskin v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co.?
This case was heard in District Court, St. Louis County, Minnesota, MN. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in John Rafinskin v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Paul F. Schweiger of Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey, Ltd., Duluth, Minnesota. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was John Rafinskin v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co. decided?
This case was decided on October 29, 2005.