Damages Demand Shows Amount In Controversy Is Met In Bad Faith Suit, Judge Rules

Mealey's (November 18, 2016, 2:53 PM EST) -- SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An insured’s damages demand in her statement of damages in an insurance breach of contract and bad faith lawsuit constitutes sufficient evidence that the amount in controversy has been met, a federal judge in California ruled Nov. 16 in denying the insured’s motion to remand (Beth Wheeler v. United Financial Casualty Co., No. 16-1875, E.D. Calif.; 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 158907)....