Bad Faith • Automobiles • Underinsured Motorist Claim

Brands v. Erie Ins. Exch., PICS Case No. 16-0262 (C.P. Monroe Oct. 1, 2015) Williamson, J. (5 pages).

Plaintiff involved in an automobile accident sued for UM coverage against defendants Erie Insurance Group and 21st Century Indemnity Insurance and a bad-faith claim against Erie, which filed a motion to sever and stay the bad-faith claim. Bad-faith claim motion sustained, and cases severed.