Panel Vacates Attorney Fee Award In Coverage Suit Over Car Bought With Fake ID

Mealey's (May 15, 2023, 10:00 AM EDT) -- RICHMOND, Va. — The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals vacated a lower federal court’s $293,135.45 attorney fee award to a car dealer insured in its breach of contract and unfair trade practices lawsuit against its insurer and claims administrator, finding that the award was not proper under West Virginia law....