Claims Against Insurance Agent In Wind, Hail Suit Are Viable; Suit Must Be Remanded

Mealey's (April 17, 2023, 12:51 PM EDT) -- OKLAHOMA CITY — An insured’s breach of contract and bad faith suit against a homeowners insurer must be remanded to state court because complete diversity of citizenship does not exist as the insured’s claims for negligent procurement of insurance, misrepresentation and constructive fraud against the insurer’s agent are viable, an Oklahoma federal judge said in granting the insured’s motion to remand....