Bad Faith Blog
August 28, 2012
Nunn Won Right to Contest Whether Noodles and Its Insurer Substantially Delayed Payment of Her Compensation Claim
Summary: Intentional obstruction of workers’ compensation is a statutory remedy in Minnesota that provides relief for an unfounded refusal to pay benefits or a substantial delay in payment that is designed to induce settlement. Zurich made a number of questionable decisions in its handling of a claim and a jury question was created.