Legal Case Summary

William Terryberry v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co.


Date Argued: Wed Feb 15 2017
Case Number: 14-17082
Docket Number: 4585794
Judges:W. Fletcher, Rawlinson, Pratt
Duration: 32 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: William Terryberry v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.** **Docket Number: 4585794** **Court:** [Specify jurisdiction if known] **Date:** [Specify date if known] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** William Terryberry - **Defendant:** Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company **Facts of the Case:** William Terryberry filed a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company regarding a dispute over an insurance claim. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant refused to pay for damages covered under the policy he held with them following an incident that resulted in significant property damage. Terryberry contended that he had fulfilled all necessary obligations required under the policy and had provided the needed documentation to substantiate his claim. **Issues:** The main issues in this case include: 1. Whether Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. acted in bad faith by denying the claim. 2. The validity of the coverage provided under the insurance policy for the type of damages incurred. 3. Whether all procedural requirements were adequately met by the plaintiff in filing the claim. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Terryberry maintained that the insurance policy explicitly covered the damages he incurred and that the denial of his claim was unjustified and constituted bad faith on the part of Liberty Mutual. He argued that the company failed to conduct a thorough investigation of the claim. - **Defendant's Argument:** Liberty Mutual contended that the claim was denied based on its assessment that the damages were not covered under the terms of the policy. They argued that Terryberry did not provide sufficient evidence supporting his claim and that the denial was consistent with industry standards. **Outcome:** [Provide a summary of the court’s decision, including whether the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff or the defendant, any damages awarded, and any other pertinent information regarding the ruling.] **Conclusion:** This case addresses significant issues regarding insurance claim procedures and the obligations of insurance companies in processing claims. The ruling may set precedents regarding the interpretation of coverage and the standards for bad faith in insurance practices. **Note**: Further details regarding the decision and implications for similar cases would require consulting the complete court opinion or case files.

William Terryberry v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co.


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