Propitious, LLC owns a two-story building and leased the first floor of the property to Connacht, LLC, which used the space to operate a restaurant and sports bar. Propitious insured the property under a policy issued by...more
In This Issue:
- En Banc Mississippi Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer, Adjuster and Employer on Bad Faith Claims Arising from Denial of Coverage and Benefits for Work-Related Injury
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In This Issue:
- Southern District of California Denies Motion to Dismiss Bad Faith Claim in Homeowners Policy Dispute
- Northern District of Indiana: No Bad Faith Where Insurer Has a Rational Basis for its...more
Eastman v. Allstate Ins. Co., No. 14cv0703, 2014 WL 5355036 (S.D. Cal. Oct. 20, 2014) -
Southern District of California denies motion to dismiss bad faith claim in connection with coverage dispute under homeowners...more
In This Issue:
- Southern District of New York: It is Unlawful for an Insurer to Withhold Payment When Some Portion on an Insured’s Entitlement is Undisputed
- Eastern District of Pennsylvania: State Farm...more
White v. Metro. Direct Prop. and Cas. Ins. Co., Civ. A. No. 13-434 (E.D. Pa. July 29, 2014) -
Eastern District of Pennsylvania enters summary judgment for the insurer on statutory bad faith claim in coverage dispute...more
In This Issue:
- Northern District of Texas Dismisses Bad Faith Claims in Well-Control Policy Dispute
- District of South Dakota: Denying a Claim for Reasons Known to be False is Not a Reasonable Basis to Deny...more
In This Issue:
- Northern District of New York: Primary Insurer That Waited Nine Years to Tender Policy Limits to Injured Plaintiff Was Liable to Excess Carrier for Bad Faith
- Middle District of Pennsylvania:...more
433 Main St. Realty, LLC v. Darwin Nat’l Assurance Co., No. 14-cv-587 (NGG) (VMS) (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 22, 2014) -
Eastern District of New York dismisses claims for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and...more