Case Result

$1M

Insurance Bad Faith

2019

Trial Verdict

Salt Lake City, UT

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Case Details

Jury returned a verdict against Utah Medical Insurance Association on a bad-faith medical malpractice claim. UMIA defended Dr. Saltz for eight years then denied coverage. Dr. Saltz paid $500,000 to settle the underlying claim. The jury found UMIA should reimburse Dr. Saltz for $500,000 and awarded another $500,000 for breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

Additional Notes

Jury returned a verdict against Utah Medical Insurance Association on a bad-faith medical malpractice claim. UMIA defended Dr. Saltz for some eight years. Eventually, UMIA determined that it would not cover the claim. Dr. Saltz then paid Ms. Judge $500,000 of his own money to settle the case. The jury agreed- finding that UMIA should reimburse Dr. Saltz for the $500,000 he paid. It also awarded another $500,000 in damages to Dr. Saltz for UMIA’s breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

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