22-2145·INSURANCE
Kenneth Sellman v. Safeco Insurance Company of America
Affirmed
Status
- Scheduled
- Argued
- Opinion Issued (current)
Question Presented
Whether insured may recover attorney's fees under Hayseeds v. State Farm, 352 S.E.2d 73, if insured did not file a property damage action.
Argument Date
December 7, 2023
Argument Time
9:30 a.m.
Panel
IV
Courtroom
Gold Courtroom (Room 348)
Lower Court Judge
Bailey
Panel
Chief Judge Diaz
Judge Niemeyer
Judge Alston*
Citation
CaseKenneth Sellman v. Safeco Insurance Company of America, No. 22-2145 (4th Cir. June 5, 2024)
PanelDiaz, C.J., Niemeyer & Alston, JJ.
Arguing Counsel
Panel That Day
3 of 3 cases argued December 7, 2023 before this panel have been decided.
Decided
22-2145· This case
Kenneth Sellman v. Safeco Insurance Company of America
Authored by Judge Alston*
22-2271
Scott Sonda v. West Virginia Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Authored by Judge Niemeyer
22-2281
Timothy Caraway v. City of Pineville
Authored by Chief Judge Diaz
Opinions
- Read opinion ↗June 5, 2024Majorityby Alston
Disposition
Affirmed
June 5, 2024