Farmer Can't Sue Insurance Agent for Allegedly Negligent Advice

The Nebraska Court of Appeals ruled that a farm owner could not state a viable negligence claim against his insurance agent — who happened to be his aunt — for failing to advise him to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. Case: Hansmeier v. Hansmeier, No. A-17-115, 04/10/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Scott and Karie Hansmeier own and operate a farm in Ogallala. Scott used his aunt, Merva Hansmeier, as his insurance agent. In 2012, he obtained his farm policy, homeowner's insurance, auto insurance and health insurance through Merva. Alth...