Strategies, Challenges, and Answers

No Third Party Bad Faith

No Third Party Bad Faith

Nevada does not allow third party bad faith actions.  Gunny v. Allstate, 108 Nev. 344, 830 P.2d 1335 (1992).       … [Continue reading]

Please Nominate “Nevada Coverage Law” For The 2013 ABA Journal Blawg 100 Award

Since 2007, the American Bar Association has annually recognized 100 law blogs that are helpful, creative and engaging.  Mills & Associates believes that our Nevada Coverage Law blog should join the list of ABA Blawg Honorees in 2013. Before … [Continue reading]

No Direct Action By Third-Party Against Carrier

Nevada does not allow direct third-party actions by the injured Plaintiff against the carrier.  Knittle v. Progressive Cas. Co., 112 Nev. 8, 908 P.2d 724 (1996). … [Continue reading]

Stacking

In Nevada, a valid anti-stacking provision must satisfy three prerequisites under NRS 687B.145(1) . "First, the limiting provision must be expressed in clear language." "Second, the provision must be prominently displayed in the policy, binder … [Continue reading]

Adjusting Claims Involving Intoxicated Insureds Can Be Complicated

Adjusting Claims Involving Intoxicated Insureds

In Nevada, there’s alcohol everywhere.  Or so that is what many visitors believe as they find themselves partaking in “just one more” at every stop of their visit.  Even some locals live up to the outsider’s stereotypical view of a Las Vegas resident … [Continue reading]