Breach Of Contract, Bad Faith Claims Fail Against Auto Insurer, Judge Says

Mealey's (September 24, 2021, 1:14 PM EDT) -- SALT LAKE CITY — An insured’s claims for breach of contract and bad faith alleged against an auto insurer cannot proceed because the insured is not entitled to uninsured motorist coverage under the auto policy, a Utah federal judge said Sept. 21, noting that the unidentified vehicle that caused an auto collision did not make any contact with the insured vehicle as required under the policy....