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MO HB1745
Bill
Status
2/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Don Gosen
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AI Summary
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Insurers may intervene in civil actions filed in Missouri courts when they may be obligated to provide a defense or indemnity for any judgment.
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Courts must determine the extent of the insurer's coverage obligations before proceeding with the merits of the underlying action.
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A court's judgment on coverage is considered final and subject to appeal even if other issues in the underlying action remain unresolved.
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Insurer intervention under this section does not constitute a breach of any insurance contract, whether present or anticipatory.
Legislative Description
Specifies that an insurer has the right to intervene in any civil case in which it may be obligated to provide a defense to the action or indemnity for any judgment rendered in the action
Last Action
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
3/29/2012