Insureds’ Claim For Breach Of Covenant Of Good Faith, Fair Dealing Can Proceed

(June 27, 2024, 8:32 AM EDT) -- LAS VEGAS — A Nevada federal judge denied an auto insurer’s motion to dismiss a breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing claim because the insureds allege more than just a failure to comply with their demand for uninsured motorist (UM) benefits; however, the judge said the insureds’ bad faith claim brought under the Nevada Unfair Claims Practices Act (UCPA) cannot proceed because it is not clear how the insurer failed to timely acknowledge the insureds’ claim....