Bad Faith, Legal Resources
A first-party bad faith claim is somewhat unique compared to other litigation. In Anderson v. Continental Insurance Co., 85 Wis. 2d 675 (1978), the Wisconsin Supreme Court set forth the general duty for insurers to adhere to the implied covenant of good faith and fair...
Bad Faith, Legal Resources
Bad-faith claims have several different factors and uncommon consequences that insurance companies do not regularly encounter. These cases commonly arise in the contexts of uninsured (“UM”) and underinsured (“UIM”) motorist claims. In litigating a bad faith claim, the...
Bad Faith, Legal Resources
A claim of bad faith typically involves a dispute between an insurance policy holder and her own insurance company. The claim is made when the insured believes the insurer has wrongfully denied her money that she feels she is entitled to have as part of her insurance...
