Chapter 5 Bad Faith (Sections 5.1 to 5.4)

Index

• 5.1.1 Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
• 5.1.2 Directed Verdict Test
• 5.1.3 Timing; Statute of Limitations
• 5.1.4 Jurisdiction; Choice of Law
• 5.1.5 Proper Parties
• 5.1.6 Standards
• 5.1.7 Workers' Compensation
• 5.1.8 Discovery Issues
• 5.1.9 Paying Undisputed Claim Amounts
• 5.2.1 Standard of Review
• 5.2.2 Equal Consideration Test
• 5.2.3 When Does the Duty to Give Equal Consideration Arise?
• 5.2.4 Relevant Factors in Determining Equal Consideration
• 5.2.5 Assignment of Bad Faith Claim
• 5.2.6 Equitable Subrogation
• 5.2.7 Statute of Limitations
• 5.3 Punitive Damages
• 5.4.1 Advice of Counse
• 5.4.2 State Farm v. Lee (Implied Waiver)
• 5.4.3 Zilisch v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Defending Debatable Claims)