· 5/8/2008
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Fields
Citations
- 885 N.E.2d 728
- 2008 Ind. App. LEXIS 963
- 2008 WL 1972485
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- noting that insurer's claim adjuster stated that he \did not desire to delay in the handling of this claim\ as part of conclusion that insurer did not act in bad faith
- even if an insurer has poor judgment or denies a claim in error, this will not provide recovery under a bad faith claim
- “Poor judgment or negligence do not amount to bad faith; the additional element of conscious wrongdoing must also be present.” (quoting Lumbermens Mut. Cas. Co. v. Combs, 873 N.E.2d 692, 714 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007))
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Mathias, Friedlander, Robb
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.