Sep 13, 2010

Is There a Legal Difference Between "Bad Faith" and a Lack of Good Faith in Insurance Contracts? : Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Is There a Legal Difference Between "Bad Faith" and a Lack of Good Faith in Insurance Contracts? : Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog: "Merlin Law Group has been very involved with this case because of the enormous impact its decision will have on policyholders. Chip Merlin and Mary Fortson submitted an amicus brief to the Florida Supreme Court on the issue, and Chip has previously argued that a lack of “good faith” should be treated the same as “bad faith”. But what about the current state of Florida law regarding the implied warranty of good faith and fair dealing? Is it the same thing as “bad faith,” either under the common law or as a claim for violation of Fla. Stat. � 624.155?"