Awards of Attorney Fees in Insurance Claims

Summary

The proposal would let judges grant reasonable attorney fees to policyholders who prevail in declaratory‑relief actions after an insurer totally denies coverage, and to the winning side in civil claims against both surplus‑lines and regular insurers, based on how judgments compare to settlement offers. It excludes residential and commercial property policies and sets specific rules for what counts as a valid settlement offer. The measure died in the Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.

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