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American Lawyer Media Publishes 26th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Rich McMonigle, Jeff Brenner and Lisa Reilly


American Lawyer Media (ALM)/The Legal Intelligencer has published and released the 26th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania, the authoritative resource for attorneys, judges, and claims professionals addressing insurance bad faith cases in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Authored by Post & Schell Insurance Law attorneys Richard L. McMonigle, Jr., Jeffrey M. Brenner, and Lisa A. Reilly, the 2026 edition features key updates, including:

  • Review of major judicial rulings, including recent decisions addressing the award of attorneys’ fees.
  • Topic‑based overviews of the most important insurance bad‑faith opinions issued over the past year.
  • Comprehensive examination of emerging issues in the area, such as evolving pleading standards and tactical considerations for asserting or defending bad‑faith allegations.
  • Evaluation of a Third Circuit decision analyzing an insurer’s potential bad‑faith exposure for failing to settle within policy limits after unreasonably managing the claimant’s initial demand.
  • Discussion of a Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling addressing whether an anti‑assignment clause in a contract prevents the transfer of a damages claim that arises after the contract has been performed.
  • Detailed look at the Third Circuit’s interpretation of the statute of limitations applicable to § 8371 actions, including when a bad‑faith claim is considered to accrue following an initial denial of coverage.

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A veteran of bad faith litigation, Rich McMonigle has earned a stellar reputation for defending cases involving complex insurance coverage issues, alleged bad faith, policyholder fraud, and life, health, and disability claims. He has authored numerous articles on bad faith and regularly provided training to claims handlers and attorneys on the subject. He also serves as a volunteer mediator and testifying expert witness in insurance litigation where bad faith claims handling is alleged.

Jeff Brenner represents national and regional insurers in complex insurance coverage and bad faith disputes in numerous states.  He provides a full spectrum of complex coverage legal representation, including coverage opinions, reservation of rights and denial letters, examinations under oath, and rescission, interpleader, and declaratory judgment actions. 

Lisa Reilly counsels and defends regional and national multi-line insurance carriers in complex insurance coverage and bad faith matters. These include matters involving excess liability, general liability, and other policies.