Safeway Insurance Co. vs. Guerrero
Year 2003
Court Arizona Supreme Court
Case Number CV-04-0146-PR; Court of Appeals No. 1-CA-CV 02- 0661
Issue
  • Reasonable settlement agreement without the insurer's permission
State
  • Arizona

When an insurer has failed in some respect to fulfill a legal duty to its insured, the insured can enter into a reasonable settlement agreement without the insurer’s permission.

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Safeway Insurance Co. vs. Guerrero
Year: 2003
Court: Arizona Supreme Court
Case Number: CV-04-0146-PR; Court of Appeals No. 1-CA-CV 02- 0661
Issue:
  • Reasonable settlement agreement without the insurer's permission
State:
  • Arizona

When an insurer has failed in some respect to fulfill a legal duty to its insured, the insured can enter into a reasonable settlement agreement without the insurer’s permission.