Insurance Bad Faith

California law imposes on every insurance contract a duty of good faith and fair dealing, based on fundamental fairness. The duty requires both parties to the insurance contract to conduct themselves in a manner which is fair and reasonable. It prohibits them from acting or failing to act in any way that would unreasonably deprive the other of benefits owed under the insurance policy. The duty prevents the insurer from delaying or denying benefits owed under the policy without just cause. If the insurer delays or denies benefits owed under the policy in an unreasonable manner or without just cause, the insurer acts in “bad faith,” and the law may permit the injured insured to recover not only the policy benefits, but also emotional distress damages, consequential damages, attorney’s fees, and punitive damages (see the “FAQs” section of our website for more information on the topic of insurance bad faith).

Our partners have extensive experience arbitrating and litigating all types of insurance bad faith claims, and we are nationally recognized experts in insurance bad faith law and litigation. We can and will aggressively litigate your case to achieve maximum success. No attorneys in California are better suited than we are to litigate your insurance claims.

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