Comp Cut From Bad Faith Bill Prior to House Passage

Oregon lawmakers excluded workers’ compensation before passing a bill that would create a private right of action allowing insureds to recover damages, attorney fees and litigation costs resulting from unfair claims settlement practices. The state House of Representatives on Monday voted 34-25 to pass House Bill 3242, by Rep. Nathan Sosa, D-Hillsboro. The bill would allow a policyholder to bring a civil action against an insurer for unfair claim settlement practices, including practices not described in current law but deemed unfair by the director of the Department of Consumer...