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Date: 02-21-2024
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Case Number: 9:21-cv-00104
Judge: Dana L. Chrisensen
Court: United States District Court for the District of Montana (Missoula County)
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Defendant's Attorney: Missoula, Montana insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.
Description: Missoula, Montana insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued 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).
Outcome: TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by UMIA Insurance, Inc. for proceedings held on 12/21/2023 before Judge Dana L. Christensen. Court reporter JoAnn Jett Corson. Type of transcript: 7-Day. Transcript due by 3/7/2024. (Colbert, Randall) (Entered: 02/28/2024)
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