Amount In Controversy Met, Judge Says, Noting Treble Damages Could Be Awarded

(July 31, 2018, 1:29 PM EDT) -- SEATTLE — A Washington federal judge on July 26 denied an insured’s motion to remand an auto benefits coverage suit after determining that the amount in controversy has been met because the insured has requested treble damages as a result of the insurer’s alleged bad faith conduct in handling her claim (Anna Wilson v. GEICO Indemnity Co., No. 18-226, W.D. Wash., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 125426)....

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