Julia Carole Gunn v. Farmers Insurance Exchange, Truck Insurance Exchange, Fire Insurance Exchange, Mid-Century…

Summary

The court affirmed summary judgment for Farmers and FGI on Gunn’s contract, tortious-interference, fraud, and Franchise Act claims. It held that the agency agreements unambiguously permitted termination on three months’ written notice, that the tortious-interference and fraud claims were barred by the applicable three-year limitations period, and that Gunn lacked the unqualified authority to sell or permanently bind Farmers to insurance policies required for franchise status. Justice Danielson, concurring in part and dissenting in part, would have reversed on the Franchise Act claim because the evidence created a genuine issue of material fact.