“Where breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing claims lack a distinct factual predicate, courts may dismiss them at the motion…
Year: 2021
After finding no coverage due, New Jersey Federal Judge Martini made quick work of the insured’s bad faith claim: “Finally, Plaintiffs’ claim for bad faith…
Federal Insurance Company is the carrier issuing the policy. Federal is one of the Chubb Group of insurance companies. The insured sued Federal for breach…
The insured asked Eastern District Judge Pratter to reconsider her rulings in this matter, issued two weeks earlier. Those rulings are summarized in this post.…
The carrier moved to dismiss an amended complaint for breach of contract and bad faith. Middle District Judge Wilson originally dismissed the contract and bad…
An insurer brought a declaratory judgment action, asking court to find no defense or indemnity due the insured. The insured successfully obtained summary judgment in…
The insured alleged the carrier owed reimbursement for counsel fees due under a management insurance policy. The carrier did not pay when reimbursement was initially…
This case addresses duties an insurance broker potentially owes under New Jersey law to the broker’s client, the insured, and others who might fall within…
This case involved a dispute over whether the insurer acted in bad faith by paying for a damaged car’s value, instead of paying to repair…
This matter involves a dispute over application of an auto insurance policy’s “regular use exclusion” and underinsured motorist coverage. The carrier asserted the exclusion, and…