Paying the Limits May Satisfy the Policy. A Split Ninth Circuit Says It May Not Satisfy the Duty of Good Faith.
An insurer exercises an option expressly afforded by its policy, pays the policy limits, and thereby …
West Virginia: No Bad Faith or Waiver Where Insurer Defended Under Reservation of Rights
On June 10, 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia held that an insurer’s …
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Tenth Circuit Holds Early Tender of Policy Limits Bars Bad Faith Liability
In a recent opinion, Jenkins v. Prime Ins. Co., 182 F.4th 1214 (10th Cir. 2026), the …
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Georgia’s Bad Faith Funhouse: Recent Developments in Time-Limited Settlement Demand Law in Georgia
“Void if not presented within 90 days.” These seven unassuming words were printed on the face …
Bad Settlement Decisions Can Be Costly: Nevada Recognizes Excess Carrier Bad-Faith Claims
Introduction Earlier this year, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a significant decision for insurers, policyholders, and …
Ohio Supreme Court Restricts Discovery of Insurer Claim Files in Bad-Faith Cases
The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued an important decision addressing the discoverability of attorney-client communications and …
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Form Complaint, Predictable Result: North Carolina Federal Court Dismisses Bad Faith Claims
A recent decision from the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina …
California Court Revives Bad Faith Claim Based on Alleged Claims-Handling Delay
In Bornoff v. State Farm Gen. Ins. Co., No. B339796, 2026 WL 1194424 (Cal. Ct. App. …
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Eighth Circuit Issues Split Decision on Bad Faith Claim Involving Payment of Policy Limit Five Years After Jury Verdict
In Scobee v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co., 168 F.4th 507 (8th Cir. 2026), the United States …
No Coverage, No Bad Faith: Majority of States Enforce the Threshold Requirement
One of the most settled—but frequently litigated—principles in insurance law is that bad‑faith liability is derivative …
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