MYERS v. WORKMEN'S AUTO INS. CO.

No. 28552.

95 P.3d 977 (2004)

140 Idaho 495

Jessica MYERS, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. WORKMEN'S AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY, a California corporation, Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of Idaho, Boise, March 2004 Term.

July 23, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cooper & Larsen, Pocatello and Bobbi K. Dominick, Boise for appellant. Gary L. Cooper and Bobbi K. Dominick argued.

Pedersen and Jackson, Twin Falls for respondent. Kenneth L. Pedersen argued.


SCHROEDER, Justice.

Jessica Myers (Myers) sued her insurance company, Workmen's Auto Insurance Company (Workmen's Auto), for breach of contract based on the alleged failure of Workmen's Auto to settle or otherwise defend against two lawsuits which were filed against Myers as a result of an auto accident. Following trial, the jury awarded Myers both nominal and punitive damages. Workmen's Auto appeals.

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FACTUAL & PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

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