Insurance
Jun. 21, 2002
Bad Faith Liability Can Exist Absent Contractual Duty
Focus Column - By Kirk A. Pasich - Over the last few years, California and federal courts frequently have addressed whether an insured can prevail on a bad-faith claim against its insurance carrier when there is no coverage or when the carrier has paid the amount due under the policy.
By Kirk A. Pasich
Over the last few years, California and federal courts frequently have addressed whether an insured can prevail on a bad-faith claim against its insurance carrier when t...