TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH v. BROTHERHOOD MUTUAL INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC

COMBS, J.:

T1 The primary issues presented on appeal are: 1) whether a special relationship existed between an insured entity and an independent adjuster hired by the insurer, sufficient to subject the independent adjuster to the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing arising under the insurance contract; and 2) whether an independent insurance adjuster owes a legal duty to the insured such that it may be liable to the insured for negligence in its adjustment of the claim. This Court determines the answer to both questions is no.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

12 Trinity Baptist Church…