Insurance companies in the United States are required by law to act in good faith when resolving customer claims. If you have made a boat or home insurance claim and feel that your insurer is acting in bad faith, you may have a tort claim as well as a breach of contract suit. Here are five signs that may mean you’re working with a bad faith insurer.
On September 28, 2016, a Wake County Superior Court Jury (Raleigh, North Carolina) found that former North Carolina State Trooper Reginald Newberne had been wrongfully fired by the Department of Public Safety for reporting misconduct by other troopers implicated in the unjustified assault of a young man during an arrest and awarded compensatory damages of $1.9 million, including $700,000 in economic damages to Mr. Newberne’s career and $400,000 in non-economic damages. The jury also found that the violation was willful, entitling Mr. Newberne to attorneys’ fees, costs, and potentially additional damages.
Doyle Dennis Avery LLP Trial Lawyers has filed suit against Art Heavy Haul, Inc., R-C Pilot Cars, and J&M Pilot Cars arising from a January 2, 2015 motor vehicle collision.
Doyle Dennis Avery LLP Trial Lawyers has filed suit against Creative Resource Group LLC n/k/a Onpoint Industrial Services, LLC on behalf of an employee who was terminated following a work injury. The suit was filed under the Texas Labor Code § 451.001, for wrongful termination and discrimination. The case will be heard by a jury in Nueces County District Court, located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Doyle Dennis Avery LLP Trial Lawyers has filed suit against NGL Energy Operating LLC in Harris County District Court (Houston, Texas) for violations of Texas Labor Code Section 451.001, following its client’s May 2015 work injury.