Section 6.16 Bad Faith and Vexatious Delay

LibraryInsurance Practice 2015

The remedy in Missouri for acts of bad faith or vexatious delay in paying the damages required by the policy and statute may be found in § 375.420, RSMo 2000, or in §§ 375.296 and 375.301, RSMo 2000.

The claimant does not need to obtain a judgment against the uninsured motorist as a condition precedent to seeking penalties for vexatious delay against the UM insurer. Walker v. Commercial Union Ins. Co., 879 S.W.2d 596 (Mo. App. E.D...

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