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Seventh Circuit Affirms Judgment Dismissing Bad Faith Claim Without Viable Breach of Contract Claim

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In Wolf v. Riverport Insurance Co., the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of an insured’s bad faith settlement delay claim against her insurer after she attempted to recover under section 155 of the...more

McGuireWoods LLP

The Archdiocese Resurrects Faith in the New York Court System:  New York Supreme Court Issues Another Decision Allowing a New York...

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Last month, the New York Supreme Court issued a well-reasoned order denying the Archdiocese’s insurers’ motion to dismiss its claim against them for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, holding that the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Umbrella Insurer’s “Business Decision” to Pick Up an Insured’s Defense Leads to a Multi-Million Dollar Fraudulent Concealment...

A primary insurer (Truck Insurance Exchange) and an umbrella insurer (Federal Insurance Company) have been involved in a series of lawsuits dating back to 2007. The California Court of Appeal recently ruled that their...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Beyond the Defense: Exploring the Insurer’s Duty to Indemnify

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In this episode of "Don't Take No For An Answer," host Eric Jesse and Heather Weaver from Lowenstein's Insurance Recovery Group invite guest Michael Young, partner at Reichardt Noce and Young, to discuss an insurer's duty to...more

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Insurance Bad Faith Claims Following Car Accidents: When and Why They Arise

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Dealing with an insurance company after a car accident can be a real pain. Having to talk to an investigator (after you've already spoken with the police), wait months for a determination, and potentially get denied coverage...more

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The Latest On Louisiana’s Bad Faith and Claims-Handling Statutes

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On July 1, 2024, the widespread changes to Louisiana insurance law took effect after Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill No. 323 into law as “Act No. 3” (hereafter, the “Act”). With the first anniversary of the Act...more

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