The 9th Circuit has reversed Judge Timothy Burgess, and held that a commerical liability carrier breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing to its insured by issuing an inadequate denial of coverage. The Court of Appeals held:
The denial letter made no reference to any specific law or facts relating to Lutz’s dispute with […]
Filed under Good faith covenant, Insurance
Filed under Prejudgment interest, Attorney fees
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