Colorado, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia www.steptoe-johnson.com Susan S. Brewer, CEO
Volume 10 • Issue 32 • Spring 2012
Settlements and Consent Judgments Page 2
Challenging Consent Judgments Page 4
Failing to Timely Deny Coverage Page 7
This newsletter is a periodic publication of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s
Insurance Company Team and should not be construed as legal advice
or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents
are intended for general information purposes only, and you are
urged to consult your own lawyer concerning your own situation and
any specific legal questions you may have. For further information,
please contact a member of the Insurance Company Team. This is an
advertisement.
It takes a nimble insurer to navigate around the
landmines created by a consent judgment. This issue
explores the challenges presented when a plaintiff
and a defendant settle a claim, yet they agree that the
plaintiff will only attempt to collect money from the
defendant’s insurance carrier. The assignment of a
“bad faith” claim from the defendant to the plaintiff
further complicates an insurer’s ability to successfully
litigate the matter.
A thoughtful and well-reasoned strategy is a prerequisite
for an insurer. Consulting counsel experienced with
the complexities of consent judgments is an important
first step. While the articles presented herein do
not address every possible issue related to consent
judgments, they outline important legal concepts and
provide helpful insight.
We are, of course, happy to field any calls or emails from
you related to your specific situation. In the meantime,
enjoy our “First Look” at consent judgments.
INSIDE THIS EDITION:
NOT SO FAST!
Letter from the Insurance Company Team
Jeffrey K. Phillips
Guest Editor
jeff.phillips@steptoe-johnson.com
