Cases of Interest

Insurer may be liable for bad faith in failing to conduct an adequate investigation of the insured’s claim, and failure to attempt to effectuate a prompt and fair settlement.

Defendant County could not assert design immunity when it failed to show its drainage system was approved by anyone with discretionary authority.

Plaintiff is bound by the terms of stipulation limiting the amount of arbitrator’s award.

Plaintiffs’ late disclosure of expert witness information was not so unreasonable as to justify exclusion of their expert testimony at trial.

The full range of fees that respondent hospital charged or accepted as payment for medical services rendered is relevant in determining the reasonable and customary value of such services.