· 11/21/1977
Guitreaux v. Hinchen
Citations
- 356 So. 2d 493
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- punitive damages properly awarded where denial was result of clerical error because insurer eventually discovered error but failed to pay claim after undue delay
- case in which jury did not believe insurer's claim that its \admitted erro[neous failure to pay a claim] was merely the result of an oversight\
- punitive damages could be awarded in cases involving infliction of emotional distress
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Judges: Ellis, Landry, Sartain
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