In a decision that could prove to be the harbinger of a sea change in insurance law, a federal judge in Philadelphia ruled Tuesday that ERISA does not pre-empt a claim under Pennsylvania's bad-faith statute. The ruling is the first of its kind and a major victory for plaintiffs because it means workers can now seek punitive damages when suing the insurer that provides their benefits.
July 31, 2002 at 12:00 AM
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