Albert H. Wohlers & Co. v. Bartgis

OPINION

This is a case involving fraud, bad faith, and violations of the Nevada Unfair Claims Practices Act by a medical insurance company and its policy administrator. Respondent/cross-appellant Debra Bartgis (Bartgis) is a court reporter who filed a medical insurance claim subsequent to having surgery. Prior to the surgery, the underwriter for her major medical policy had changed. The new underwriter became appellant/cross-respondent North American Life and Casualty, now known as Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz).

The administrator of the policy, appellant Albert H.…