Tag: Bad Faith
Bad Faith Case Against Safeco Abated, Not Dismissed, in Florida
Shaun Marker – Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog – September 22, 2014 Recently the Fourth District Court of Appeal (“4th DCA”) abated a bad faith case brought against Safeco. The underlying issue of coverage was also involved in the lawsuit. We have often discussed how Florida law requires a determination of liability and extent of… Continue reading Bad Faith Case Against Safeco Abated, Not Dismissed, in Florida
In Florida, an Appraisal Award May Be a Final Determination of Liability For a Bad Faith Case
Shaun Marker – August 30, 2014 On several occasions the following insurance industry argument has been addressed on this blog: the insurance company argues that since a claim proceeded to the contractual alternative dispute resolution process of appraisal and that it paid the award amount, there cannot be a bad faith case brought against it… Continue reading In Florida, an Appraisal Award May Be a Final Determination of Liability For a Bad Faith Case
Recent Developments in California Bad Faith Law and Related Trends
Tyler Gerking – Farella Braun & Maretl LLP – August 6, 2014 On July 29, 2014, I spoke on a panel about recent developments in California bad faith law and related trends. My co-presenter was Robert K. Scott of The Law Offices of Robert K. Scott, and we gave the presentation at ACI’s 28th National… Continue reading Recent Developments in California Bad Faith Law and Related Trends
Elements of a Bad Faith Cause of Action in Tennessee
Shane Smith – June 21, 2014 If you are a daily reader of our blog, you know that we discuss many of the latest developments in first party bad faith actions from jurisdictions across the nation. Today, I will discuss the requirements for asserting a successful claim for breach of the covenant of good faith… Continue reading Elements of a Bad Faith Cause of Action in Tennessee