Blevins v. GEICO, 227 Ariz. 456, 258 P.3d 274 (App. Div. 1 2011) In an action for declaratory judgment, breach of contract and bad faith arising out of GEICO’s denial of Blevins’ claim for UIM coverage, the Court held that,…
GL is Not Auto
Jackson v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, 228 Ariz. 197, 265 P.3d 379 (App. Div. 2 2011) After Jackson agreed to allow an employee of a Chevron repair station to show him how to drive his car with its mechanical problems,…
Insured is Entitled to Attorney’s Fees on UIM/UM Claims
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE, 229 Ariz. 216, 273 P.3d 668 (App. Div. 1 03/22/2012). Insured filed breach of contract action against automobile insurer based on insurer’s failure to pay the $50,000 policy limits of insured’s uninsured motorist (UM) coverage…
Insurance Bad Faith – Punitive Damages CAP
NARDELLI V. METROPOLITAN GROUP PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO., 634 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 11, 277 P.3d 789 (APP. DIV. 1 05/01/2012). Vehicle owners brought action against insurer for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing regarding…