Bad Faith Blog
July 12, 2016
In New York, Breach of Duty of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and Breach of Contract Are Distinct Causes of Action
Summary: The plaintiff was injured while operating a vehicle insured by GEICO. The plaintiff obtained the policy limits from the tortfeasor’s insurer and then made a claim under the SUM endorsement of the GEICO policy. GEICO denied the claim, and the plaintiff alleged GEICO unreasonably refused payment.