Judge Thad Balkman denied State Farm’s bid to block discovery in a hail-damage lawsuit, granting plaintiffs’ motions. The case alleges systematic underpayment of wind and hail claims and bad-faith practices. Discovery will proceed on internal claims policies and training. State Farm disputes the allegations; litigation continues in Cleveland County court. AI Summary
An Oklahoma judge on Friday granted multiple motions sought by plaintiffs and denied State Farm’s attempt to block a discovery order in a closely watched homeowners’ insurance lawsuit.
After a roughly 2.5-hour hearing, District Judge Thad Balkman denied State Farm’s motion to reconsider, clarify and stay the court’s November discovery order…