Category Archives: Bad Faith Claims
How Do Moody Claims Work in Oregon?
In its landmark 2023 decision Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union, the Oregon Supreme Court held that an insurance policyholder could sue their insurer for emotional distress for negligently handling a valid first-party claim. Although Moody involved a life insurance policy, the Supreme Court’s decision opened the door for juries to award emotional distress… Read More »
What Happens When Your Insurance Company Refuses to Pay Your Oregon Underinsured Motorist Claim?
When you purchase auto insurance, you expect that your insurance company will act in good faith and pay any valid claim you present. Sadly, that is not always the case. Insurers will often delay or deny claims even when you have followed the claims process to the letter. Fortunately, there are legal remedies. The… Read More »
Suing for Emotional Distress After Alleged Bad Faith in Oregon
Many states recognize an individual’s right to file a negligence claim due to insurance bad faith. Oregon was one of the states that did not recognize these claims in previous years. However, Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union was a case that changed this, and the result was that when an insurance company violates… Read More »