On June 10, 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia held that an insurer’s …
West Virginia: No Bad Faith or Waiver Where Insurer Defended Under Reservation of Rights Read more →
In a recent opinion, Jenkins v. Prime Ins. Co., 182 F.4th 1214 (10th Cir. 2026), the …
Tenth Circuit Holds Early Tender of Policy Limits Bars Bad Faith Liability Read more →
“Void if not presented within 90 days.” These seven unassuming words were printed on the face …
Introduction Earlier this year, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a significant decision for insurers, policyholders, and …
The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued an important decision addressing the discoverability of attorney-client communications and …
Ohio Supreme Court Restricts Discovery of Insurer Claim Files in Bad-Faith Cases Read more →
A recent decision from the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina …
In Bornoff v. State Farm Gen. Ins. Co., No. B339796, 2026 WL 1194424 (Cal. Ct. App. …
California Court Revives Bad Faith Claim Based on Alleged Claims-Handling Delay Read more →
In Scobee v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co., 168 F.4th 507 (8th Cir. 2026), the United States …
One of the most settled—but frequently litigated—principles in insurance law is that bad‑faith liability is derivative …
No Coverage, No Bad Faith: Majority of States Enforce the Threshold Requirement Read more →
In the insurance industry, insurers often maintain split files for complex liability claims as an administrative …
One Claim, Two Lenses: Legal and Practical Implications of Splitting The Claim File Read more →