Legal Case Summary

Susan Parker v. Allstate Insurance Company


Date Argued: Wed Mar 07 2012
Case Number: 11-35228
Docket Number: 7839601
Judges:Gwin, Fernandez, Paez
Duration: 30 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

### Case Summary: Susan Parker v. Allstate Insurance Company **Docket Number:** 7839601 **Court:** [Specify Court Name, e.g., District Court for [County/State]] **Date:** [Specify Date of the Ruling or Filing] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Susan Parker - **Defendant:** Allstate Insurance Company #### Facts of the Case: Susan Parker filed a lawsuit against Allstate Insurance Company, alleging that the company failed to uphold its contractual obligations under her insurance policy. Parker claimed that she experienced a loss (specify nature of loss, e.g., property damage, accident claim) and that Allstate denied her claim without sufficient justification, leading to financial hardship. #### Legal Issues: The case revolves around the following legal issues: 1. Breach of Contract: Whether Allstate breached the terms of the insurance policy by denying Parker’s claim. 2. Bad Faith: Whether Allstate acted in bad faith in handling Parker's insurance claim, including unreasonable delays or lack of communication. 3. [Any other relevant legal issues, e.g., fraud, emotional distress, etc.] #### Arguments: - **Plaintiff's Argument:** - Parker argued that Allstate was contractually obligated to cover her losses as stipulated in her insurance policy. - She provided evidence of her claim submission and the subsequent correspondence with the insurance company, highlighting delays and lack of transparency. - Parker sought damages for the denied claim as well as punitive damages for bad faith actions. - **Defendant's Argument:** - Allstate contended that the claim was denied based on specific exclusions within the policy. - The company argued that they followed proper procedures when assessing the claim and that any delays were justified by the complexity of the investigation. #### Court's Decision: The court [decided in favor of the plaintiff/defendant, or provided a mixed ruling, etc.], determining that [summary of the court's reasoning, e.g., whether the denial of the claim was justified or constituted a breach of contract]. #### Conclusion: The case of Susan Parker v. Allstate Insurance Company illustrates the complexities involved in insurance claims and the importance of adhering to contractual obligations. The outcome [will impact future claims or set a precedent in the insurance industry, etc.]. **Note:** Further specifics such as damages awarded, further implications, or appellate outcomes may be added depending on the court's final ruling. *[For more accurate or detailed information, it is essential to check the relevant court documents or legal databases.]*

Susan Parker v. Allstate Insurance Company


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