Material Fact Issues Stymie Summary Judgment Ruling In Bad Faith Suit

Mealey's (November 4, 2019, 10:23 AM EST) -- OKLAHOMA CITY — Genuine issues of material fact exist as to whether an insurer acted in bad faith in its investigation and evaluation of a third-party claim for damages stemming from an automobile accident and, therefore, denial of an insurer’s motion for partial summary judgment is warranted, a federal judge in Oklahoma ruled Oct. 28 (Melonie M. Mayes-Tyler v. GEICO General Insurance Co., No. 18-0681, W.D. Okla., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 185850)....