Defendant insurer sought review of a judgment of the Superior Court of Sacramento County (California), which awarded compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorney fees to plaintiff insured for breach of contract to provide disability benefits, and for the “bad faith” denial of benefits. California Business Lawyer & Corporate Lawyer, Inc. understands CACI 420 Overview Plaintiff insured sued defendant insurer for breach of contract to provide disability benefits, and defendant’s “bad faith” denial of benefits. A jury awarded plaintiff compensatory damages and punitive damages. Pursuant to a stipulation, the issue of…
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