JANUARY 2018 BAD FAITH CASES: INSURED’S ALLEGATIONS OF INADEQUATE INVESTIGATION AND CONTRADICTIONS IN INSURER’S FILE STATE BAD FAITH CLAIM; INSURED MUST JOIN OTHER NAMED INSURED BUT NOT MORTGAGE HOLDER (Middle District)

The insured purchased an insurance policy covering his residence and its contents. The property allegedly incurred significant water damage from ruptured pipes, and the insured…