A divided Georgia Supreme Court on Monday ruled that plaintiffs reaching a settlement agreement with an insurer over a motor vehicle accident can require the performance of a specific action—in this case, the time-limited payment of the demand.
Two justices dissented. The ruling expands the array of conditions plaintiffs attorneys may impose upon insurers, who may face bad-faith claims if they don’t agree to settle within the statutory requirements of the law.
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