(1) BAD FAITH CLAIMS AGAINST INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTERS IMPERMISSIBLE; (2) BENEFIT DENIAL NOT BASIS FOR UTPCPL CLAIMS; (3) STATUTORY BAD FAITH CLAIM PROCEEDS BASED ON ALLEGEDLY EXCESSIVE PEER REVIEWS, AND BENEFIT DENIALS; (4) COMMON LAW BAD FAITH SUBSUMED IN CONTRACT CLAIMS (Philadelphia Federal)

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This case involves claims against a carrier for two distinct auto accidents, as well as against two of its individual claim adjusters.  The insured husband…

COURT PERMITS DISCOVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND EMAILS THAT WERE NOT ACTUALLY PRIVILEGED SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY MENTION LEGAL COUNSEL; LIMITS CLAIMS REP DISCOVERY TO MENTAL IMPRESSIONS NOT PREPARED IN ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION; AND ALLOWS DISCOVERY OF RESERVES IN VALUATION BAD FAITH CASE (Middle District)

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This Pennsylvania federal opinion addresses bad faith discovery disputes.  The case involved first party fire damage losses. Plaintiffs sought various claims file documents, and the…