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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One Claim, Two Lenses: Legal and Practical Implications of Splitting The Claim File
In the insurance industry, insurers often maintain split files for complex liability claims as an administrative …
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From Dock to Doorstep: Exploring Good and Bad Faith Across Land and Sea
Insurance law is, at its core, a law of relationships. Whether land-based or maritime, every policy …
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A New Era for Extra-Contractual Damages in Oregon – What We Know and What We Are Learning Six Months Since Moody
The start of 2024 marked the end of an insurance era in Oregon. On December 29, …
Eleventh Circuit: Jury Instruction About Notice to Insured of Settlement Demand Was Required (Florida)
In its recent decision, Brink v. Direct General Ins. Co., 38 F.4th 917 (11th Cir. 2022), …
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 …
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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Claims Handling: Questions Are the Answer
The key issue in insurance bad faith litigation is whether the claims professional reasonably handled the …