Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: Unfair Claim Settlement Practices

  Oregon Court of Appeals Upholds Protections for Insurance Policyholders

In a landmark 2022 decision, the Oregon Court of Appeals bolstered policyholder protections in Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union, affirming that insurance companies must act in good faith and comply with statutory standards. This ruling makes clear that insurers can be held accountable for emotional distress damages when they fail to properly investigate or settle claims, marking a significant advancement in personal injury law and consumer rights in Oregon.