Nathan Burrow, a Director in Mobile, Alabama for Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, delivered pragmatic and forward-thinking representation on behalf of an insurance client in a bad-faith claim arising out of the denial of a fire loss claim under a builder’s risk policy. Our client’s Motion for Summary Judgment was granted in the Circuit Court of Baldwin County, Alabama.
Galloway’s lawyers in Mobile, AL partner with clients in protecting their business interests and in achieving their legal objectives.
Case Background
The Plaintiffs built a home on Ono Island near Orange Beach, AL and purchased a builder’s risk policy from our client. The application indicated the home was not located on a barrier island, which was false. When our client discovered the misrepresentation, the policy was cancelled.
After the builder’s risk policy was cancelled, the home caught fire and was deemed a total loss. Plaintiffs then filed suit against the insurer, alleging negligence, wantonness, and bad-faith breach of contract.
Nathan and the Galloway team argued that Alabama case law does not recognize a tort for “wrongful cancellation” of insurance, and the client was legally entitled to cancel the policy for material misrepresentation under the terms of the parties’ contract.
The Circuit Court for Baldwin County granted our client’s Motion for Summary Judgment, dismissing the claim.
The Galloway Difference in Mobile, Alabama
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith once again delivered clear, strategic, and proactive representation that produced a positive outcome for our clients. In complex and sophisticated matters, Galloway attorneys are prepared to dive into the details of the case and find the best strategy towards resolution.
In bad faith litigation and other insurance defense cases, Nathan approaches each matter intending to resolve his client’s legal issues effectively and efficiently. His clients recognize him as a strong legal writer and persuasive oral advocate in the Gulf Coast.
With another summary dismissal in Mobile, Galloway continues to go way above and way beyond for its clients doing business in Alabama.
