Extra-Contractual Litigation Against Insurers

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0feade/extracontractual) has announced the addition of the "Extra-Contractual Litigation Against Insurers" report to their offering.

Claims against insurers have multiplied over the past few decades, as have the strategies of plaintiffs. Extra-Contractual Litigation Against Insurers is a comprehensive guide to new theories used in insurance litigation. It examines both the legal underpinnings of novel causes of action and the practical aspects of bringing claims and defending against them.

Coverage includes: the insurer's third-party bad faith in refusing to settle; first-party bad faith in refusing to pay benefits; bad faith claims involving specific lines of insurance; common law claims; unfair claims settlement practices; alternative theories of liability, such as unjust enrichment; and more.

The authors provide a detailed discussion of trial tactics, covering each phase of trial from commencing an action through discovery, evidentiary rulings, jury instructions, verdict and damages. Throughout, they provide insights on strategies that will benefit all practitioners in this area. No matter which side you're on, this new book will help you assess the viability of a claim and represent your clients effectively.

This book is updated as needed. Your purchase price includes the cost of all previous updates and any updates that may be issued within three months of your order. Key Topics Covered: CHAPTER 1: Introduction

CHAPTER 2: Theories of Extra-Contractual Liability Frequently Litigated

CHAPTER 3: Bad Faith Claims

CHAPTER 4: Pleadings

CHAPTER 5: Damages and Other Remedies

CHAPTER 6: Defenses to Extra-Contractual Claims: Theories, Parties, and Witnesses

CHAPTER 7: Discovery

CHAPTER 8: Evidence

CHAPTER 9: Experts

CHAPTER 10: Summary Judgment

CHAPTER 11: Trial

CHAPTER 12: Appellate Standard of Review

Appendix