Peter v. Progressive Corp.

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

After receiving a total of twelve interrogatories from the plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging bad faith in the delay of underinsured motorist payments, the defendant insurer asked the superior court to appoint a discovery master to handle all future discovery disputes. The court granted the request and ordered that the master’s fees be paid by the losing party in each discovery dispute. The plaintiffs appeal, claiming that use of discovery masters is unfair to financially disadvantaged parties. We vacate the superior court’s order and remand for determination…