Shannen Doherty successfully sued and won her lawsuit against her insurance company, State Farm, for $6.3 million dollars. After her Malibu house was damaged due to California wildfires, Doherty sought insurance repairs but was denied as State Farm refused to pay for said damages, resulting in the “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor having to pay out of pocket for the repairs.
In court, the jury found State Farm liable for covering the damages and noted their decision not to do so as “unreasonable and without proper cause.” Devin McRae, Doherty’s lawyer, said in a statement, “We thank the members of the jury for their thoughtful consideration of Shannen’s case. This should send a message to State Farm and other institutions that they should not forget they are dealing with human beings.”
State Farm pushed back against the decision in their own statement, saying, “we are disappointed by the jury’s decision and respectfully disagree with it. We will explore all available legal options, including appealing the verdict.” The amount awarded was to help Doherty repair her home from the damage as well as cover her attorney fees and emotional distress.
