Connecticut Fire Insurance Co. v. Fox
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
361 F.2d 1 (10th Cir. 1966)
Relevant factsFree
After a fire destroyed much of the Foxes' (plaintiffs) motel, adjuster Foster of GAB had them sign a non-waiver agreement before explaining loss-recovery procedures, providing inventory forms, rejecting their completed inventory and rebuilding bid, and only later acknowledging the proof-of-loss deadline had expired; the Foxes submitted their proof of loss shortly after, and when Connecticut Fire Insurance (defendant) failed to settle, they sued, with a jury finding in their favor.
IssueFree
Whether the actions of an insurer's authorized agent can waive the conditions of an insurance policy.