The majority opinion by Judge Brian Rickman said the law allowed a plaintiff to require all communications in writing — not an exchange of voice mails. The decision raises the possibility of a bad faith failure to settle claim. But a special concurrence by Chief Judge Christopher McFadden said the lengthy demands reflected an The majority opinion by Judge Brian Rickman said the law allowed a plaintiff to require all communications in writing — not an exchange of voice mails. The decision raises the possibility of a bad faith failure to settle claim. But a special concurrence by Chief Judge Christopher McFadden said the lengthy demands reflected an "offer made in bad faith." (Credit: DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock)

An insurer was found to have failed to meet the requirements of a time-limited settlement demand, raising the possibility of a bad-faith failure-to-settle claim, according to the Georgia Court of Appeals.

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Greg Land

Greg Land covers topics including verdicts and settlements and insurance-related litigation for the Daily Report in Atlanta.

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