We cover current issues, highlights and best practices exclusively on claims of bad faith and extra contractual damages.
The Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly began on January 4 and will adjourn on May 12. In the first month of the Session, the General Assembly has introduced several bills which insurers may want to keep an eye on.
Suit sought recovery for STD infection contracted in insured’s auto.
After almost 20 years of reading judicial opinions from around the country discussing insurance bad faith, a common thread seems to be mentioned--communication (or lack of) by the insurance company with its insureds.
In Garrison Property & Casualty Ins. Co. v. McWhirt, WD84612, -- S.W.3d -- (Mo. App. W.D. Aug. 2, 2022), the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, recently interpreted 2018 amendments to Missouri’s interpleader statute, R.S.Mo. § 507.060.