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Date: 03-15-2024
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Case Number: 2:24-cv-04027
Judge: Willie J. Epps, Jr.
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Cole County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Christopher L. Braddock - 573-443-6244
Defendant's Attorney: Jefferson City, Missouri insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.
Description: Jefferson City, Missouri insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.
This case was filed in the Circuit Court, Boone County, 23BA-CV05107, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.
To prove a bad faith refusal to settle claim, the plaintiff must show the insurer reserved the exclusive right to contest or settle any claim, the insurer prohibited the insured from voluntarily assuming any liability or settling any claims without consent, and the insurer acted fraudulently or in bad faith by refusing ...
Outcome: 03/15/2024 15 ORDER granting 9 motion to remand. This case is remanded to state court for lack of jurisdiction. Signed on 3/15/2024 by Chief Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Graham, Maria) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
03/15/2024 Remand letter and instructions sent to Circuit Court of Boone County, Missouri. This is a text entry only - no document is attached (Warren, Melissa) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
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