$502,172
Bad Faith Insurance
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Case Details
Rural Louisiana church (Sugartown United Pentecostal Church) secured a legal victory over Church Mutual Insurance Company for Hurricane Laura damage after being initially paid only $4,138 for over $200,000 in damages. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision.
Additional Notes
Original jury verdict in 2022 included $224,000 plus 50% penalty for arbitrary and capricious conduct by the insurer, attorney's fees, and costs. Upheld on appeal in 2024.