Lisanby vs USAA to heard by MSSC
JACKSON, Miss. — A dispute between an insurance company and a retired Navy admiral over coverage of damages from Hurricane Katrina has made its way to the Mississippi Supreme Court.
The case is among dozens the Supreme Court will hear during its May-June term.
The lawsuit involving Admiral James W. Lisanby and his wife, Gladys, and United Services Automobile Association was the first Katrina-related case to go to trial in Jackson County.
In 2008, a Jackson County jury returned a $900,000 verdict for the Pascagoula couple.
Lisanby had sued USAA, of San Antonio, Texas, for damage to their Pascagoula beach front home, as well as their rental cottage, garage and other losses. They also asked the jury to award an unspecified amount for emotional distress.
Circuit Judge Billy G. Bridges declined to allow the jury to consider punitive damages.
USAA, of San Antonio, Texas, has appealed the jury award.
http://www.sunherald.com/2010/05/07/2163279/insurer-appeals-award-in-katrina.html
5/7/10
Magnolia Tribune
