Legal Opinion
Cedell v. Farmers Insurance
Washington Supreme Court
Decided February 21, 2013No. 85366-5PublishedCited by 75 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Chambers, J.*
¶1 Bruce Cedell’s home was destroyed by fire. After being unresponsive for seven months, his insurer threatened to deny coverage and made a take it or leave it one time offer for only a quarter of what the court eventually found the claims to be worth. Cedell brought suit, alleging bad faith. The company resisted disclosing its claims file, among other things, and Cedell moved to compel production. After a hearing and a review of the claims file in camera, the trial court granted Cedell’s motion. On interlocutory review, the Court of Appeals held that the attorney-client…
2Cases cited38 opinions
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