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Tyler v. American General – Psychiatrist Files Action For Bad Faith And Punitive Damages

April 8, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Here, Kelly Ann Tyler (“Tyler”) filed a claim for a breach of disability insurance contract against United States Life Insurance Company and American General Life Insurance Company (together, “American General”). Further, she filed claims for a breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing by American General, seeking punitive damages. …

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