Graf v. Continental Western Insurance

¶1 Karen Graf (Graf) appeals from a summary judgment entered by the District Court, Eighth Judicial District, in which the District Court concluded that, as a matter of law, a defense verdict in the underlying negligence action provided Continental Western Insurance Company (Continental) and Montana Claims Services, Inc. (MCS), with a reasonable basis defense to Grafs subsequent § 33-18-201 et seq., MCA, Unfair Trade Practices Act (UTPA) claim. Grafs motions to reconsider, alter or amend the judgment were denied. We reverse.

Issues on Appeal

¶2 1. Does the jury verdict in favor of the insureds…