Tennessee Federal Judge Says Bifurcation Appropriate For Trial Of Bad Faith Claim

Mealey's (September 21, 2017, 11:34 AM EDT) -- MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Bifurcation of a bad faith claim for trial in a coverage dispute over damaged computer hard drives is appropriate because judicial economy will be promoted and prejudice against the insurer will be avoided, a Tennessee federal judge said Sept. 18 in granting the insurer’s motion to bifurcate the bad faith claim (Periodontal Associates of Memphis v. Peerless Indemnity Insurance Co., No. 16-2751, W.D. Tenn., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 150989)....