May I sue an insurance company in my state if it is based in another state but does business in all 50 states?
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May I sue an insurance company in my state if it is based in another state but does business in all 50 states?
I cancelled a policy within the 30-day
Asked on April 9, 2016 under Insurance Law, New Jersey
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
A lawsuit can be filed in the state where the plaintiff resides or in the state where the defendant resides or in the state where the claim arose. You are the plaintiff. The insurance company is the defendant.
Since the company is transacting business in all states, it must have an agent for service of process in your state. That agent can be served with your lawsuit on the bad faith claim. You may need to contact the Secretary of State's office in your state to identify the insurance company's agent for service of process in your state.
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