Author: Richard L. McMonigle

Publisher: Legal Intelligencer

Published: 2015-12-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781628810707

Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania, 15th Edition, is designed for busy practicing attorneys, claims professionals, judges and law clerks. This clearly written, straightforward volume examines every important issue relating to bad faith lawsuits under Pennsylvania's common law and under 8371- Pennsylvania's "Bad Faith Statute." With this helpful book, you'll be able to handle any debate in the bad faith arena. The 15th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania includes the following: * Over seventy (70) new court opinions briefed and discussed * Summaries of all significant bad faith cases, organized by category * Discussion of last year s most significant trial verdicts: Defense verdict in Rhodes v USAA $1.4 million verdict in Grossi v. Travelers $1.9 million verdict in Davis v. Fidelity National * In-depth analysis of the hottest topics in the field: Severance and Bifurcation in post-Koken UM and UIM claims Latest developments in auto and homeowner s bad faith claims Disputes over delay in payment and settlement negotiations Recovery for compensatory and consequential damages * Punitive damages: a review of the latest awards and the constitutional issues * The latest court decisions dealing with the discoverability of claims handling documents, attorney communications, and company business practice materials * Updated Verdict Index, summarizing bad faith trial verdicts in Pennsylvania"