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Carl W. Johnson v. Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America
Date: 05-13-2024
Case Number: 3:23-CV-224
Judge: James D. Peterson
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (Dane County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Brook E. Tylka, Jessa L. Victor, William Ernest Parsons
Defendant's Attorney: Donald A. Murday, Elizabeth G. Doolin, Ryan H. Voss
The Wisconsin Supreme Court held on June 14, 2011, in Brethorst v. Allstate, Case No. 2008AP2595, 2011 WI 41, that an insured can plead a bad faith claim against its insurer without pleading a separate breach of contract, as long as the breach of contract is alleged within the bad faith claim. Further, the Court specifically held an insurer's "egregious†conduct alone towards its insured is insufficient to create coverage not otherwise existing under the policy.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Carl W. Johnson v. Berkshire Life Insurance Company of Am...?
The outcome was: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.
Which court heard Carl W. Johnson v. Berkshire Life Insurance Company of Am...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (Dane County), WI. The presiding judge was James D. Peterson.
Who were the attorneys in Carl W. Johnson v. Berkshire Life Insurance Company of Am...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Brook E. Tylka, Jessa L. Victor, William Ernest Parsons. Defendant's attorney: Donald A. Murday, Elizabeth G. Doolin, Ryan H. Voss.
When was Carl W. Johnson v. Berkshire Life Insurance Company of Am... decided?
This case was decided on May 13, 2024.