BARDSTOWN, Ky. — State Farm is seeking to intervene in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Crystal Rogers against Brooks Houck, according to a court document filed Thursday, Dec. 4. The insurance company said it has no duty to defend Houck or pay for the plaintiffs’ claims.

Houck, who was convicted of murdering Rogers in July, is being sued by Rogers’ mother, Sherry Ballard. The lawsuit seeks damages for one count of a wrongful death, including funeral arrangements, lost earnings and the pain and mental suffering Rogers suffered before her death.

The motion filed by State Farm said that Houck “intentionally and wrongly” caused Rogers’ death.

Ballard claims in the lawsuit that she is entitled to recover damages from Houck.

In the motion, State Farm said that although Houck

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