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law bad faith claim in West Virginia

8 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1998–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West Virginia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Noland v. Virginia Insurance Reciprocalgreen
wva · 2009 · cited in 3 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014Reciprocal, 224 W.Va. 372, 383 , 686 S.E.2d 23, 34 (2009) (“The prior decisions of this Court have clearly indicated that a common law bad faith claim sounds in tort.”); Wilt v. State Auto.

2014Reciprocal, 224 W.Va. 372, 383 , 686 S.E.2d 23, 34 (2009) (“The prior decisions of this Court have clearly indicated that a common law bad faith claim sounds in tort.”); Wilt v. State Auto.

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Hayseeds, Inc. v. State Farm Fire & Cas.green
wva · 1986 · cited in 3 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1998–2016
2 sentences

2016Statute of Limitation on the Hayseeds Claim As stated above, the Chedesters brought a common law bad faith claim under Hayseeds, Inc. v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, 177 W.

2005This Court has previously held that "[i]n order for a policyholder to bring a common law bad faith claim against his insurer, according to Hayseeds, Inc. v. State Farm Fire & Cas., 177 W.Va. 323 , 352 S.E.2d 73 (1986) and its progeny, the policyholder *582 must first substantially prevail against his insurer on the underlying contract action. " Syl. pt. 5, Jordache Enters., Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins.

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Gentry v. Mangumgreen
wva · 1995 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Hoover v. Moran, 222 W.Va. 112, 119 , 662 S.E.2d 711, 718 (2008) (“[0]ur cases have made clear that ‘it is permissible for us to affirm the granting of [dismissal] on bases different or grounds other than those relied upon by the circuit court.’ ” (quoting Gentry v. Mangum, 195 W.Va. 512, 519 , 466 S.E.2d 171, 178 (1995))); U.S. Steel Mining Co., LLC v. Helton, 219 W.Va. 1 , 3 n. 3, 631 S.E.2d 559 , 561 n. 3 (2005) (“De novo review on appeal means that the result and not the' language used in or reasoning of the lower tribunal’s decision, is at issue.

2009See Hoover v. Moran, 222 W.Va. 112, 119 , 662 S.E.2d 711, 718 (2008) (“[0]ur cases have made clear that ‘it is permissible for us to affirm the granting of [dismissal] on bases different or grounds other than those relied upon by the circuit court.’ ” (quoting Gentry v. Mangum, 195 W.Va. 512, 519 , 466 S.E.2d 171, 178 (1995))); U.S. Steel Mining Co., LLC v. Helton, 219 W.Va. 1 , 3 n. 3, 631 S.E.2d 559 , 561 n. 3 (2005) (“De novo review on appeal means that the result and not the' language used in or reasoning of the lower tribunal’s decision, is at issue.

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Hawkins v. Ford Motor Co.green
wva · 2002 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Syl. pt. 2, Hawkins v. Ford Motor Co., 211 W.Va. 487 , 566 S.E.2d 624 (2002) (“The Unfair Trade Practices Act, W.

2009See Syl. pt. 2, Hawkins v. Ford Motor Co., 211 W.Va. 487 , 566 S.E.2d 624 (2002) (“The Unfair Trade Practices Act, W.

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Hoover v. Morangreen
wva · 2008 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Hoover v. Moran, 222 W.Va. 112, 119 , 662 S.E.2d 711, 718 (2008) (“[0]ur cases have made clear that ‘it is permissible for us to affirm the granting of [dismissal] on bases different or grounds other than those relied upon by the circuit court.’ ” (quoting Gentry v. Mangum, 195 W.Va. 512, 519 , 466 S.E.2d 171, 178 (1995))); U.S. Steel Mining Co., LLC v. Helton, 219 W.Va. 1 , 3 n. 3, 631 S.E.2d 559 , 561 n. 3 (2005) (“De novo review on appeal means that the result and not the' language used in or reasoning of the lower tribunal’s decision, is at issue.

2009See Hoover v. Moran, 222 W.Va. 112, 119 , 662 S.E.2d 711, 718 (2008) (“[0]ur cases have made clear that ‘it is permissible for us to affirm the granting of [dismissal] on bases different or grounds other than those relied upon by the circuit court.’ ” (quoting Gentry v. Mangum, 195 W.Va. 512, 519 , 466 S.E.2d 171, 178 (1995))); U.S. Steel Mining Co., LLC v. Helton, 219 W.Va. 1 , 3 n. 3, 631 S.E.2d 559 , 561 n. 3 (2005) (“De novo review on appeal means that the result and not the' language used in or reasoning of the lower tribunal’s decision, is at issue.

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US Steel Min. Co., LLC v. Heltongreen
wva · 2006 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Hoover v. Moran, 222 W.Va. 112, 119 , 662 S.E.2d 711, 718 (2008) (“[0]ur cases have made clear that ‘it is permissible for us to affirm the granting of [dismissal] on bases different or grounds other than those relied upon by the circuit court.’ ” (quoting Gentry v. Mangum, 195 W.Va. 512, 519 , 466 S.E.2d 171, 178 (1995))); U.S. Steel Mining Co., LLC v. Helton, 219 W.Va. 1 , 3 n. 3, 631 S.E.2d 559 , 561 n. 3 (2005) (“De novo review on appeal means that the result and not the' language used in or reasoning of the lower tribunal’s decision, is at issue.

2009See Hoover v. Moran, 222 W.Va. 112, 119 , 662 S.E.2d 711, 718 (2008) (“[0]ur cases have made clear that ‘it is permissible for us to affirm the granting of [dismissal] on bases different or grounds other than those relied upon by the circuit court.’ ” (quoting Gentry v. Mangum, 195 W.Va. 512, 519 , 466 S.E.2d 171, 178 (1995))); U.S. Steel Mining Co., LLC v. Helton, 219 W.Va. 1 , 3 n. 3, 631 S.E.2d 559 , 561 n. 3 (2005) (“De novo review on appeal means that the result and not the' language used in or reasoning of the lower tribunal’s decision, is at issue.

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Jordache Enterprises, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurancegreen
wva · 1998 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See, e.g., Jordache, 204 W.Va. at 484 , 513 S.E.2d at 711 ("Our case law is clear that in order for a policyholder to bring a common law bad faith claim against his insurer, according to Hayseeds, Inc. v. State Farm Fire & Cas., 177 W.Va. 323 , 352 S.E.2d 73 (1986) and its progeny, the policyholder must first substantially prevail against his insurer on the underlying contract action." (emphasis added)).

2005See, e.g., Jordache, 204 W.Va. at 484 , 513 S.E.2d at 711 ("Our case law is clear that in order for a policyholder to bring a common law bad faith claim against his insurer, according to Hayseeds, Inc. v. State Farm Fire & Cas., 177 W.Va. 323 , 352 S.E.2d 73 (1986) and its progeny, the policyholder must first substantially prevail against his insurer on the underlying contract action." (emphasis added)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Taylor v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance green
wva · 2003
2 sentences

2009We will note, however, that in Syllabus point 1 of Taylor v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., 214 W.Va. 324 , 589 S.E.2d 55 (2003), this Court held that "[a] cause of action exists in West Virginia to hold a claims adjuster employed by an insurance company personally liable for violations of the West Virginia Unfair Trade Practices Act, W.

2009We will note, however, that in Syllabus point 1 of Taylor v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., 214 W.Va. 324 , 589 S.E.2d 55 (2003), this Court held that "[a] cause of action exists in West Virginia to hold a claims adjuster employed by an insurance company personally liable for violations of the West Virginia Unfair Trade Practices Act, W.

12009–2009
Sizemore v. State Farm General Insurance green
wva · 1998
2 sentences

2009However, we were asked in Sizemore v. State Farm General Insurance Co., 202 W.Va. 591 , 505 S.E.2d 654 (1998), whether the one year statute of limitations contained in W.

2009However, we were asked in Sizemore v. State Farm General Insurance Co., 202 W.Va. 591 , 505 S.E.2d 654 (1998), whether the one year statute of limitations contained in W.

12009–2009
Flanagan v. Mott green
wva · 1960
2 sentences

1998Co., 932 F.Supp. 770 (S.D.W.Va.1996). [12] See, e.g., Syl. pt. 6, Flanagan v. Mott, 145 W.Va. 220 , 114 S.E.2d 331 (1960) ("`The jury should not in any manner be apprised of the fact that the defendant is protected by indemnity insurance, and such action on the part of plaintiff or his counsel will ordinarily constitute reversible error, notwithstanding the court may instruct the jury not to consider the same in arriving at a verdict.' Point 1, Syllabus, Wilkins v. Schwartz, 101 W.Va. 337 [, 132 S.E. 887 (1926)]."). [13] We hasten to note that some jurisdictions do not provide for a statutory

1998Co., 932 F.Supp. 770 (S.D.W.Va.1996). [12] See, e.g., Syl. pt. 6, Flanagan v. Mott, 145 W.Va. 220 , 114 S.E.2d 331 (1960) ("`The jury should not in any manner be apprised of the fact that the defendant is protected by indemnity insurance, and such action on the part of plaintiff or his counsel will ordinarily constitute reversible error, notwithstanding the court may instruct the jury not to consider the same in arriving at a verdict.' Point 1, Syllabus, Wilkins v. Schwartz, 101 W.Va. 337 [, 132 S.E. 887 (1926)]."). [13] We hasten to note that some jurisdictions do not provide for a statutory

11998–1998
Smith v. Westfield Insurance green
wvsd · 1996
1 sentence

1998Co., 932 F.Supp. 770 (S.D.W.Va.1996). [12] See, e.g., Syl. pt. 6, Flanagan v. Mott, 145 W.Va. 220 , 114 S.E.2d 331 (1960) ("`The jury should not in any manner be apprised of the fact that the defendant is protected by indemnity insurance, and such action on the part of plaintiff or his counsel will ordinarily constitute reversible error, notwithstanding the court may instruct the jury not to consider the same in arriving at a verdict.' Point 1, Syllabus, Wilkins v. Schwartz, 101 W.Va. 337 [, 132 S.E. 887 (1926)]."). [13] We hasten to note that some jurisdictions do not provide for a statutory

11998–1998
Wilkins v. Schwartz green
wva · 1926
2 sentences

1998Co., 932 F.Supp. 770 (S.D.W.Va.1996). [12] See, e.g., Syl. pt. 6, Flanagan v. Mott, 145 W.Va. 220 , 114 S.E.2d 331 (1960) ("`The jury should not in any manner be apprised of the fact that the defendant is protected by indemnity insurance, and such action on the part of plaintiff or his counsel will ordinarily constitute reversible error, notwithstanding the court may instruct the jury not to consider the same in arriving at a verdict.' Point 1, Syllabus, Wilkins v. Schwartz, 101 W.Va. 337 [, 132 S.E. 887 (1926)]."). [13] We hasten to note that some jurisdictions do not provide for a statutory

1998Co., 932 F.Supp. 770 (S.D.W.Va.1996). [12] See, e.g., Syl. pt. 6, Flanagan v. Mott, 145 W.Va. 220 , 114 S.E.2d 331 (1960) ("`The jury should not in any manner be apprised of the fact that the defendant is protected by indemnity insurance, and such action on the part of plaintiff or his counsel will ordinarily constitute reversible error, notwithstanding the court may instruct the jury not to consider the same in arriving at a verdict.' Point 1, Syllabus, Wilkins v. Schwartz, 101 W.Va. 337 [, 132 S.E. 887 (1926)]."). [13] We hasten to note that some jurisdictions do not provide for a statutory

11998–1998

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WV § W. Va. Code § 33-11-4 (6) WV § W. Va. Code § 33-11-1 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

WV 8 (1998–2016) TX 6 (2000–2017) CO 5 (2011–2021) MT 3 (2009–2026) IA 2 (2016–2016) FL 2 (1999–2010) CA 2 (1999–2016)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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