Bifurcation Of Bad Faith Claims Is Necessary; Stay Of Discovery Not Warranted

(January 18, 2024, 3:55 PM EST) -- MERIDEN, Conn. — Bifurcation of bad faith claims from claims seeking uninsured benefits is necessary to avoid any prejudice to the auto insurer; however, a stay of discovery on the bad faith claims is not warranted, a Connecticut state court judge said in partially granting an auto insurer’s motion to bifurcate and to stay discovery on the bad faith claims....