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Duty of Insurance Companies to Settle Legitimate Claims

Insurance Bad FaithBy Steven SweatAugust 7, 2014

In just about every U.S. jurisdiction, including California, insurance carriers have a duty to settle legitimate claims for the policy limits or face potential legal exposure if the person bringing the claim obtains a verdict or award in an amount higher than the coverage limits.  For example, California Insurance Code 790(h)(5) requires insurers “in good…

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