Fourth DCA Reverses Jury Verdict Due to Improper Admission of Claims Handling and Bad Faith Evidence
In Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Naze, No. 4D2024-0098 (Fla. 4th DCA June 4, …
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Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: What Businesses, Insurers, and Litigators Need to Know
In recent years, Georgia has earned a prominent—and troubling—spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual …
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Retroactivity, Appraisal, and Interpleader: Navigating Florida’s Bad Faith Reforms After Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale
Introduction The 2023 amendments to Florida Statute § 624.155, enacted through HB 837, significantly reshaped the …
The Latest On Louisiana’s Bad Faith and Claims-Handling Statutes
BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 29: Flooded streets, caused by Hurricane Sandy, are seen on October 29, 2012, in the corner of Brigham street and Emmons Avenue of Brooklyn NY, United States.
On July 1, 2024, the widespread changes to Louisiana insurance law took effect after Governor Jeff …
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Troung v. Sanders: Matter of First Impression by the Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeals on “Betterment Deductions” in Third-Party Property Damage Claims
In December 2024, the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals rendered a significant opinion in Troung …
First United Pentecostal Church: Taking Time to Resolve Doubts as to Liability is Not Bad Faith
In a recent decision, First United Pentecostal Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Company, the United States …
The Fine Line Between Delay and Bad Faith: Insights from the Fifth Circuit.
A prompt response is critical when disaster strikes, but as the Fifth Circuit recently ruled, delays …
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The Time Limited Demand and Duty to Settle: Common Themes and Advising Your Insurer Client How to Avoid Bad Faith
There must be something in the water or the plaintiff’s bar just had a conference where …
Does an Optional Release Constitute Bad Faith?
In Brodowy v. Progressive Direct Ins. Co., the Ninth Circuit affirms the district court’s granting of …
Next Steps for an Excess Insurer After an Unsuccessful Hammer Letter
Introduction Insurers are frequently asked to satisfy their duty of good faith and fair dealing by …
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