UM excess-limits carrier refuses to pay wrongful death, then interpleads policy limits. $451,112 bad-faith judgment. Los Angeles County.
Summary
Family sues for bad faith when insurer refuses uninsured motorist claim for wrongful death; insurer further claims that Medicare lien had to first be satisfied, and so interpleads disputed policy limits.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Los Angeles County Superior Court, Central District / BC 453799
- Type of Case: Insurance – Bad Faith, Claims Handling
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: Grassini & Wrinkle by Lawrence P. Grassini and Roland Wrinkle, Woodland HIlls.
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Attorney for the Defendant: Hollins Law by Andrew S. Hollins and Kathleen Mary Kushi Carter, Irvine.