Fox v. American Alternative Ins. Corp.

757 F.3d 680 (7th Cir. 2014)

Words & Phrases

Bad Faith: Failure To Settle

Trial Judge

Judge John W. Darrah

Appellate Judge

Circuit Judge Rovner

Holding

Excess insurer did not breach duty to settle claims against its insureds when settlement demands came before the duty to defend was assumed by the excess insurer.

Fact Summary

There was no conflict in defending multiple insureds with similar interests wnere claim for punitive damages did not predominate over claim for compensatory damages.

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