Federal Judge: Bad Faith, Negligence Claims Time-Barred In UIM Coverage Suit

Mealey's (January 14, 2022, 1:29 PM EST) -- SEATTLE — A Washington federal judge on Jan. 11 granted partial summary judgment to an insurer and denied an insured’s motion to remand in an action for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, bad faith and violations of Washington’s Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) and Consumer Protection Act (CPA) filed by the insured seeking underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, finding that the insured’s claims are time-barred and his requests for UIM coverage of $100,00 and damages bring the amount in controversy above the $75,000 jurisdictional threshold....