Walz v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.

SABERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Insured brought an action against Insurer for bad faith in denying workers’ compensation benefits. Insured claims Insurer inadequately investigated the circumstances surrounding the injury and ignored pertinent case authority submitted by Insured. Summary judgment was granted to Insurer and Insured appeals. We reverse and remand for trial.

FACTS

[¶ 2] At the time of her injury, Carole Walz (Walz) had been employed by Ultimate Direction of South Dakota, Inc. (Employer) for nearly two years. She had fixed hours of employment from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through…