Siegel v. Ohio Millers' Mut. Fire Ins. Co.

2 Citing cases

  1. Hibbs v. Allstate Ins. Co.

    193 Cal.App.4th 809 (Cal. Ct. App. 2011)   Cited 9 times

    They argue, however, that as Allstate's adjuster, Baker had the authority to settle their claims by choosing to pay them instead of having the van repaired. (Citing Seigel v. Ohio Millers' Mutual Fire Ins. Co. (8th Cir. 1928) 29 F.2d 988, 992.) But telling Harry he had the "unconditional right" to payment, refers to rights under the policy, not simply to a choice among options for settling his claim.

  2. Hibbs v. Allstate Ins. Co.

    192 Cal.App.4th 1339 (Cal. Ct. App. 2011)

    They argue, however, that as Allstate's adjuster, Baker had the authority to settle their claims by choosing to pay them instead of having the van repaired. (Citing Seigel v. Ohio Millers' Mutual Fire Ins. Co. (8th Cir. 1928) 29 F.2d 988, 992.) But telling Harry he had the "unconditional right" to payment, refers to rights under the policy, not simply to a choice among options for settling his claim.