Defendant's Attorney: Albuquerque, New Mexico, insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.

Description: Albuquerque, New Mexico, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of contract theory.

This case was filed in the Fourth Judicial District Court and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

Plaintiff challenged removal and sought remand.

New Mexico recognizes the tort of bad faith delay or refusal to pay a valid claim by an insured. Under New Mexico law, there is an implied covenant of fair dealing which creates an obligation between the parties to an insurance contract to act in good faith.

Outcome: Notice-Letter from Fourth Judicial District Court acknowledging receipt of records re 20 Order on Motion to Remand to State Court. (cmm) (Entered: 01/23/2024)

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