Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania, 25th Edition

The 25th edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania continues to provide comprehensive and in-depth analysis of all aspects of Pennsylvania law related to insurance bad faith litigation in Pennsylvania. A valuable resource for attorneys, judges, and claims professionals alike, the book is updated annually to ensure the most current coverage and insights. This edition features author Lisa A. Reilly joining authors Richard L. McMonigle, Jr. and Jeffrey M. Brenner. Ms. Reilly is an Associate in Post & Schell's Insurance Law Department and counsels and defends regional and national multiline insurance carriers in complex insurance coverage and bad faith matters. Ms. Reilly has worked extensively on this new edition to research and update all relevant topics and provide the reader with the most current information. Key updates in the 2025 edition include summaries and analysis of more than 100 new trial and appellate court opinions issued by the Pennsylvania state and federal courts during 2024, including: Federal court dismissal of bad faith complaints under the Iqbal and Twombly decisions Bifurcation and severance of bad faith claims from the underlying contractual or third-party disputes Bad faith claims seeking compensatory and consequential damages Post-Koken UM and UIM bad faith claims Discussion of cases where an insurer correctly interprets and applies the terms and conditions of its policy and therefore the insurer does not act in bad faith Discussion and analysis regarding who may assert a third party bad faith claim based on 2024 case law Updated Verdict Index summarizing bad faith trial verdicts and awards in the Pennsylvania state and federal courts

About the Author

Richard McMonigle Richard L. McMonigle, Jr., is Senior Counsel in the Insurance Law Department of Post & Schell, P.C., in its Philadelphia and New Jersey offices. A veteran of bad faith litigation, Mr. McMonigle has earned a stellar reputation defending complex insurance coverage issues, alleged bad faith, policyholder fraud, as well as life, health, and disability claims. He has authored numerous articles on bad faith and regularly provides training to claims handlers and attorneys. He serves as a voluntary mediator and testifying expert witness as well as legal consultant in insurance disputes. Jeffrey M. Brenner Jeffrey M. Brenner is a Principal in Post & Schell's Insurance Law Department where he represents national and regional insurers in complex insurance coverage and bad faith disputes. He has served insurance clients in over 40 states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Mr. Brenner provides a full spectrum of complex coverage legal representation, including coverage opinions, reservation of rights and denial letters, examinations under oath, as well as rescission, interpleader, and declaratory judgment actions. Lisa A. Reilly Lisa A. Reilly is an Associate in Post & Schell's Insurance Law Department and counsels and defends regional and national multiline insurance carriers in complex insurance coverage and bad faith matters. These include matters involving excess liability, general liability, and other policies.