Defendant's Attorney: Billings, Montana insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.

Description: Billings, Montana insurance lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

Montana’s claim handling practices are governed by the Montana Unfair Trade Practices Act (UTPA). Mont. Code Ann. § 33-18-101, et seq. Insurers must acknowledge and act promptly upon communications with respect to claims and promptly investigate claims. Mont. Code Ann. § 33-18-201 (2) and (3). Coverage must be affirmed or denied within a reasonable time after proof of loss statements have been completed. Mont. Code Ann. § 33-18-201 (5). See: https://www.alfainternational.com/compendium/insurance-law/montana/

Outcome: 02/03/2024 33 MOTION for Reconsideration and Rule 60(b)(1) Relief. Martha Sheehy appearing for Counter Defendant Progressive Northwestern Insurance Company, Counter Claimant Progressive Northwestern Insurance Company, Defendant Progressive Northwestern Insurance Company. (Sheehy, Martha) (Entered: 02/03/2024)
02/03/2024 34 AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION Randall G. Nelson by Progressive Northwestern Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1. Demand, # 2 Exhibit 2. First Denial Letter, # 3 Exhibit 3. Initial Disclosure, # 4 Exhibit 4. Comparison) (Sheehy, Martha) (Entered: 02/03/2024)
02/03/2024 35 Brief/Memorandum in Support re 33 MOTION for Reconsideration and Rule 60(b)(1) Relief filed by Progressive Northwestern Insurance Company. (Sheehy, Martha) (Entered: 02/03/2024)

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