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Defamation
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Case Details
Allstate denied coverage for a fire claim, alleging fraud and misrepresentation by the insured, John Johnson. Johnson sued Allstate for defamation, arguing the denial letter made him uninsurable. A court ruled in favor of Johnson.
Additional Notes
This case followed an earlier successful verdict for Mr. Johnson in 2004 for $81,000 for damages to his home. The $1 million was a verdict for defamation.