This UIM action arose after the insureds were injured in an automobile accident and the insurer denied their claim. The insurer filed a notice to…
Month: August 2017
This case provides an explanation of the distinct rights to relief under claims of breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and…
In this UIM action, the insured alleged she suffered severe and permanent injuries following an auto accident that significantly exceeded the tortfeasor’s $25,000 policy limit.…
This case provides an exposition of the duty of good faith and fair dealing under Rova Farms, in the context of settlement negotiations where the…
This case arose after a fire damaged the insured’s premises, resulting in a claim adjusted for $182,739.11, subject to a hold-back of recoverable depreciation of…
An injured plaintiff attempted to assert bad faith claims against the tortfeasor’s insurer and its adjuster. In his Report and Recommendation, the Magistrate Judge observed…
This case involved a dispute over whether water damage was covered under various policy terms and endorsements. The basic facts involved the backup in a…
This 95-page opinion granting the insurer summary judgment provides an extremely detailed review of the facts, and considerable exposition of bad faith case law concerning…
In a lengthy opinion, the court ruled against the insurer on how to interpret the meaning of “actual cash value” under the policy. The issue…
Plaintiff-policyholders filed suit after a dispute over a denial of coverage regarding their homeowner’s insurance policy. Initially, defendant-insurer faced claims for breach of contract and…