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 …
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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 …
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 …
Fifth Circuit Reaffirms Appraisal and Bad Faith Jurisprudence as Policyholders Continue to Probe for Opportunities
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a summary judgment granted to …
California Court of Appeal: Insurers Not Liable Under the California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act
In its recent decision, People ex rel. Ellinger v. Magill, et al., —Cal.Rptr.3d—, No. E076378, 2022 …
Montana: Unambiguous Exclusions Enforced Despite Lack of Table of Contents Required Under Statute
A recent Supreme Court decision, High Country Paving, Inc. v. United Fire & Cas. Co., 2022 …
Eleventh Circuit (Florida): No Bad Faith for Investigating Claim
On February 15, 2022, the United States Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit upheld the …
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New Statute May Spell Trouble for New Jersey Insurers
On January 19, 2022, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S.B. 1559, known as the “New …
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