DHYNE v. STATE FARM FIRE AND CAS. CO.

No. SC 87032.

188 S.W.3d 454 (2006)

Kristen DHYNE, Respondent, v. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Missouri, En Banc.

As Modified on Denial of Rehearing April 11, 2006.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kevin D. Weakley, James L. MowBray, Kansas City, Mo, for Appellant.

Christopher P. Sweeny, John E. Turner, Kansas City, MO, for Respondent.


RICHARD B. TEITELMAN, Judge.

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company appeals from a judgment in favor of Kristen Dhyne on her suit for damages and attorney's fees under section 375.420, RSMo 2000. Section 375.420 allows an insured to recover when the insurer "has refused to pay a loss without reasonable cause or excuse." The judgment is affirmed.

FACTS

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