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MARONEY v. ALLSTATE INS. CO.

12 Wis.2d 197 (1961)

MARONEY, Receiver, Appellant, v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

January 10, 1961.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief and oral argument by Walter J. Steininger of Milwaukee.

For the respondent there was a brief and oral argument by George D. Young of Milwaukee.

MARTIN, C. J.

The receiver charges that Allstate acted in bad faith in failing to offer the policy limits of $10,000 to settle the Marschke claim. It is contended that a jury issue is raised (1) as to whether Allstate's acts and omissions with respect to the settlement negotiations prior to trial constituted bad faith, and (2) as to whether the insurer's conduct toward Weaver prior to trial constituted bad faith as a violation of its duty to keep him informed of developments...

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