Madden v. Attorneys Liability Protection Society, Inc.

MEMORANDUM **

George R. Madden sued Attorneys Liability Protection Society alleging a bad faith failure to settle his professional negligence claim against its insured. The district court granted summary judgment to defendant, and Madden appealed. After oral argument and a careful review of the record, we affirm.

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George R. Madden sued his former attorneys, Robert Prigge and Moulton Bell-ingham Longo & Mather (“MBL & M”), claiming that their conduct fell below the required standard of care while representing him in the purchase of a ranch in Montana. He alleged that MBL & M faded to inform him…