Legal Opinion
Perez-Crisantos v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided February 2, 2017No. 92267-5PublishedCited by 95 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
González, J.
¶1 In 2007, the legislature passed, and the voters of this state ratified, the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA), RCW 48.30.015. IFCA gives insureds a new cause of action against insurers who unreasonably deny coverage or benefits. RCW 48.30.015(1). IFCA also directs courts to grant attorney fees and authorizes courts to award triple damages if the insurer either acts unreasonably or violates certain insurance regulations. RCW 48.30.015(2)-(3), (5). These regulations broadly address unfair practices in insurance, not just unreasonable denials of coverage or benefits. RCW…
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